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Add 75/45 and 56/24

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

75/45 + 56/24 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   56/24 = 56 × 15/24 × 15 = 840/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/360 + 840/360 = 600 + 840/360 = 1440/360
5. 1440/360 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 75/45 + 56/24 = 4/1

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