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Add 72/32 and 15/56

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 15/56

72/32 + 15/56 is 141/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   72/32 = 72 × 7/32 × 7 = 504/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   15/56 = 15 × 4/56 × 4 = 60/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/224 + 60/224 = 504 + 60/224 = 564/224
5. 564/224 simplified gives 141/56
6. So, 72/32 + 15/56 = 141/56
   In mixed form: 229/56

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