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Add 72/15 and 56/48

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

72/15 + 56/48 is 179/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   72/15 = 72 × 16/15 × 16 = 1152/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/240 + 280/240 = 1152 + 280/240 = 1432/240
5. 1432/240 simplified gives 179/30
6. So, 72/15 + 56/48 = 179/30
   In mixed form: 529/30

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