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Add 75/56 and 12/36

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 12/36

75/56 + 12/36 is 281/168.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   75/56 = 75 × 9/56 × 9 = 675/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   12/36 = 12 × 14/36 × 14 = 168/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/504 + 168/504 = 675 + 168/504 = 843/504
5. 843/504 simplified gives 281/168
6. So, 75/56 + 12/36 = 281/168
   In mixed form: 1113/168

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