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Add 96/56 and 30/75

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 30/75

96/56 + 30/75 is 74/35.

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,
   96/56 = 96 × 75/56 × 75 = 7200/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7200/4200 + 1680/4200 = 7200 + 1680/4200 = 8880/4200
5. 8880/4200 simplified gives 74/35
6. So, 96/56 + 30/75 = 74/35
   In mixed form: 24/35

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