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Add 75/56 and 3/24

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 3/24

75/56 + 3/24 is 41/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
   3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/168 + 21/168 = 225 + 21/168 = 246/168
5. 246/168 simplified gives 41/28
6. So, 75/56 + 3/24 = 41/28
   In mixed form: 113/28

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