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Add 75/56 and 10/84

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 10/84

75/56 + 10/84 is 35/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/168 + 20/168 = 225 + 20/168 = 245/168
5. 245/168 simplified gives 35/24
6. So, 75/56 + 10/84 = 35/24
   In mixed form: 111/24

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