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Add 72/16 and 15/56

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 15/56

72/16 + 15/56 is 267/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   72/16 = 72 × 7/16 × 7 = 504/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/112 + 30/112 = 504 + 30/112 = 534/112
5. 534/112 simplified gives 267/56
6. So, 72/16 + 15/56 = 267/56
   In mixed form: 443/56

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