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Add 81/56 and 30/75

1^st number: 1 25/56, 2^nd number: 30/75

81/56 + 30/75 is 517/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   81/56 = 81 × 75/56 × 75 = 6075/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6075/4200 + 1680/4200 = 6075 + 1680/4200 = 7755/4200
5. 7755/4200 simplified gives 517/280
6. So, 81/56 + 30/75 = 517/280
   In mixed form: 1237/280

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