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Add 75/6 and 56/84

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 56/84

75/6 + 56/84 is 79/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   75/6 = 75 × 14/6 × 14 = 1050/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   56/84 = 56 × 1/84 × 1 = 56/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/84 + 56/84 = 1050 + 56/84 = 1106/84
5. 1106/84 simplified gives 79/6
6. So, 75/6 + 56/84 = 79/6
   In mixed form: 131/6

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