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Add 72/28 and 4/56

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 4/56

72/28 + 4/56 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   72/28 = 72 × 2/28 × 2 = 144/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   4/56 = 4 × 1/56 × 1 = 4/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/56 + 4/56 = 144 + 4/56 = 148/56
5. 148/56 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 72/28 + 4/56 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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