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Add 35/2 and 72/56

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

35/2 + 72/56 is 263/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
   35/2 = 35 × 28/2 × 28 = 980/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   72/56 = 72 × 1/56 × 1 = 72/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/56 + 72/56 = 980 + 72/56 = 1052/56
5. 1052/56 simplified gives 263/14
6. So, 35/2 + 72/56 = 263/14
   In mixed form: 1811/14

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