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Add 48/28 and 56/72

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 56/72

48/28 + 56/72 is 157/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   48/28 = 48 × 18/28 × 18 = 864/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   56/72 = 56 × 7/72 × 7 = 392/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/504 + 392/504 = 864 + 392/504 = 1256/504
5. 1256/504 simplified gives 157/63
6. So, 48/28 + 56/72 = 157/63
   In mixed form: 231/63

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