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Add 75/56 and 42/9

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

75/56 + 42/9 is 1009/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 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 9 × 56 = 504,
   42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/504 + 2352/504 = 675 + 2352/504 = 3027/504
5. 3027/504 simplified gives 1009/168
6. So, 75/56 + 42/9 = 1009/168
   In mixed form: 61/168

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