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Add 9/56 and 50/75

9/56 + 50/75 is 139/168.

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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,
   9/56 = 9 × 75/56 × 75 = 675/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/4200 + 2800/4200 = 675 + 2800/4200 = 3475/4200
5. 3475/4200 simplified gives 139/168
6. So, 9/56 + 50/75 = 139/168

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