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Add 49/12 and 72/56

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

49/12 + 72/56 is 451/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   49/12 = 49 × 14/12 × 14 = 686/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/168 + 216/168 = 686 + 216/168 = 902/168
5. 902/168 simplified gives 451/84
6. So, 49/12 + 72/56 = 451/84
   In mixed form: 531/84

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