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Add 56/30 and 20/72

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 20/72

56/30 + 20/72 is 193/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/360 + 100/360 = 672 + 100/360 = 772/360
5. 772/360 simplified gives 193/90
6. So, 56/30 + 20/72 = 193/90
   In mixed form: 213/90

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