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Add 56/49 and 30/72

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 30/72

56/49 + 30/72 is 131/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   56/49 = 56 × 72/49 × 72 = 4032/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   30/72 = 30 × 49/72 × 49 = 1470/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/3528 + 1470/3528 = 4032 + 1470/3528 = 5502/3528
5. 5502/3528 simplified gives 131/84
6. So, 56/49 + 30/72 = 131/84
   In mixed form: 147/84

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