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Add 72/24 and 15/56

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 15/56

72/24 + 15/56 is 183/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/168 + 45/168 = 504 + 45/168 = 549/168
5. 549/168 simplified gives 183/56
6. So, 72/24 + 15/56 = 183/56
   In mixed form: 315/56

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