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Add 56/6 and 49/72

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 49/72

56/6 + 49/72 is 721/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   56/6 = 56 × 12/6 × 12 = 672/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/72 + 49/72 = 672 + 49/72 = 721/72
5. So, 56/6 + 49/72 = 721/72
   In mixed form: 101/72

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