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Add 72/15 and 50/56

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 50/56

72/15 + 50/56 is 797/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   72/15 = 72 × 56/15 × 56 = 4032/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/840 + 750/840 = 4032 + 750/840 = 4782/840
5. 4782/840 simplified gives 797/140
6. So, 72/15 + 50/56 = 797/140
   In mixed form: 597/140

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