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Add 75/7 and 56/24

1^st number: 10 5/7, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

75/7 + 56/24 is 274/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   75/7 = 75 × 24/7 × 24 = 1800/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/168 + 392/168 = 1800 + 392/168 = 2192/168
5. 2192/168 simplified gives 274/21
6. So, 75/7 + 56/24 = 274/21
   In mixed form: 131/21

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