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Add 75/48 and 42/56

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 42/56

75/48 + 42/56 is 37/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   75/48 = 75 × 7/48 × 7 = 525/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   42/56 = 42 × 6/56 × 6 = 252/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/336 + 252/336 = 525 + 252/336 = 777/336
5. 777/336 simplified gives 37/16
6. So, 75/48 + 42/56 = 37/16
   In mixed form: 25/16

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