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Add 56/72 and 84/15

1^st number: 56/72, 2^nd number: 5 9/15

56/72 + 84/15 is 287/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   84/15 = 84 × 24/15 × 24 = 2016/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/360 + 2016/360 = 280 + 2016/360 = 2296/360
5. 2296/360 simplified gives 287/45
6. So, 56/72 + 84/15 = 287/45
   In mixed form: 617/45

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