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Add 6/72 and 56/10

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

6/72 + 56/10 is 341/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   56/10 = 56 × 36/10 × 36 = 2016/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/360 + 2016/360 = 30 + 2016/360 = 2046/360
5. 2046/360 simplified gives 341/60
6. So, 6/72 + 56/10 = 341/60
   In mixed form: 541/60

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