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Add 96/56 and 42/75

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 42/75

96/56 + 42/75 is 398/175.

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,
   42/75 = 42 × 56/75 × 56 = 2352/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7200/4200 + 2352/4200 = 7200 + 2352/4200 = 9552/4200
5. 9552/4200 simplified gives 398/175
6. So, 96/56 + 42/75 = 398/175
   In mixed form: 248/175

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