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Add 72/14 and 56/18

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

72/14 + 56/18 is 520/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   72/14 = 72 × 9/14 × 9 = 648/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   56/18 = 56 × 7/18 × 7 = 392/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/126 + 392/126 = 648 + 392/126 = 1040/126
5. 1040/126 simplified gives 520/63
6. So, 72/14 + 56/18 = 520/63
   In mixed form: 816/63

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