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Add 56/21 and 15/72

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 15/72

56/21 + 15/72 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   56/21 = 56 × 24/21 × 24 = 1344/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/504 + 105/504 = 1344 + 105/504 = 1449/504
5. 1449/504 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 56/21 + 15/72 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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