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Add 98/56 and 27/75

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 27/75

98/56 + 27/75 is 211/100.

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,
   98/56 = 98 × 75/56 × 75 = 7350/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   27/75 = 27 × 56/75 × 56 = 1512/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/4200 + 1512/4200 = 7350 + 1512/4200 = 8862/4200
5. 8862/4200 simplified gives 211/100
6. So, 98/56 + 27/75 = 211/100
   In mixed form: 211/100

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