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Add 5/72 and 56/20

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

5/72 + 56/20 is 1033/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   56/20 = 56 × 18/20 × 18 = 1008/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/360 + 1008/360 = 25 + 1008/360 = 1033/360
5. So, 5/72 + 56/20 = 1033/360
   In mixed form: 2313/360

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