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Add 72/56 and 12/80

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 12/80

72/56 + 12/80 is 201/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   72/56 = 72 × 10/56 × 10 = 720/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/560 + 84/560 = 720 + 84/560 = 804/560
5. 804/560 simplified gives 201/140
6. So, 72/56 + 12/80 = 201/140
   In mixed form: 161/140

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