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Add 75/35 and 4/56

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 4/56

75/35 + 4/56 is 31/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/280 + 20/280 = 600 + 20/280 = 620/280
5. 620/280 simplified gives 31/14
6. So, 75/35 + 4/56 = 31/14
   In mixed form: 23/14

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