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Add 56/16 and 98/72

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

56/16 + 98/72 is 175/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   56/16 = 56 × 9/16 × 9 = 504/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   98/72 = 98 × 2/72 × 2 = 196/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/144 + 196/144 = 504 + 196/144 = 700/144
5. 700/144 simplified gives 175/36
6. So, 56/16 + 98/72 = 175/36
   In mixed form: 431/36

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