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Add 2/72 and 56/5

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

2/72 + 56/5 is 2021/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   56/5 = 56 × 72/5 × 72 = 4032/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/360 + 4032/360 = 10 + 4032/360 = 4042/360
5. 4042/360 simplified gives 2021/180
6. So, 2/72 + 56/5 = 2021/180
   In mixed form: 1141/180

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