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Add 2/56 and 84/72

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

2/56 + 84/72 is 101/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/504 + 588/504 = 18 + 588/504 = 606/504
5. 606/504 simplified gives 101/84
6. So, 2/56 + 84/72 = 101/84
   In mixed form: 117/84

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