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Add 96/75 and 20/56

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 20/56

96/75 + 20/56 is 573/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   96/75 = 96 × 56/75 × 56 = 5376/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   20/56 = 20 × 75/56 × 75 = 1500/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5376/4200 + 1500/4200 = 5376 + 1500/4200 = 6876/4200
5. 6876/4200 simplified gives 573/350
6. So, 96/75 + 20/56 = 573/350
   In mixed form: 1223/350

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