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Add 72/2 and 70/56

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

72/2 + 70/56 is 149/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
   72/2 = 72 × 28/2 × 28 = 2016/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   70/56 = 70 × 1/56 × 1 = 70/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/56 + 70/56 = 2016 + 70/56 = 2086/56
5. 2086/56 simplified gives 149/4
6. So, 72/2 + 70/56 = 149/4
   In mixed form: 371/4

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