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Add 75/5 and 14/56

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 14/56

75/5 + 14/56 is 61/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   75/5 = 75 × 56/5 × 56 = 4200/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4200/280 + 70/280 = 4200 + 70/280 = 4270/280
5. 4270/280 simplified gives 61/4
6. So, 75/5 + 14/56 = 61/4
   In mixed form: 151/4

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