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Add 72/5 and 56/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

72/5 + 56/42 is 236/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   56/42 = 56 × 5/42 × 5 = 280/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/210 + 280/210 = 3024 + 280/210 = 3304/210
5. 3304/210 simplified gives 236/15
6. So, 72/5 + 56/42 = 236/15
   In mixed form: 1511/15

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