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Add 84/56 and 16/75

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 16/75

84/56 + 16/75 is 257/150.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 75/56 × 75 = 6300/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   16/75 = 16 × 56/75 × 56 = 896/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6300/4200 + 896/4200 = 6300 + 896/4200 = 7196/4200
5. 7196/4200 simplified gives 257/150
6. So, 84/56 + 16/75 = 257/150
   In mixed form: 1107/150

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