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Add 72/16 and 54/56

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 54/56

72/16 + 54/56 is 153/28.

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,
   54/56 = 54 × 2/56 × 2 = 108/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/112 + 108/112 = 504 + 108/112 = 612/112
5. 612/112 simplified gives 153/28
6. So, 72/16 + 54/56 = 153/28
   In mixed form: 513/28

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