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Add 49/27 and 72/56

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

49/27 + 72/56 is 586/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   49/27 = 49 × 56/27 × 56 = 2744/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   72/56 = 72 × 27/56 × 27 = 1944/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/1512 + 1944/1512 = 2744 + 1944/1512 = 4688/1512
5. 4688/1512 simplified gives 586/189
6. So, 49/27 + 72/56 = 586/189
   In mixed form: 319/189

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