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Add 75/56 and 30/42

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 30/42

75/56 + 30/42 is 115/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
   30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/168 + 120/168 = 225 + 120/168 = 345/168
5. 345/168 simplified gives 115/56
6. So, 75/56 + 30/42 = 115/56
   In mixed form: 23/56

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