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Add 56/24 and 90/72

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

56/24 + 90/72 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   90/72 = 90 × 1/72 × 1 = 90/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/72 + 90/72 = 168 + 90/72 = 258/72
5. 258/72 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 56/24 + 90/72 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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