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Add 75/42 and 2/56

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 2/56

75/42 + 2/56 is 51/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   75/42 = 75 × 4/42 × 4 = 300/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/168 + 6/168 = 300 + 6/168 = 306/168
5. 306/168 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 75/42 + 2/56 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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