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Add 72/56 and 14/84

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 14/84

72/56 + 14/84 is 61/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/168 + 28/168 = 216 + 28/168 = 244/168
5. 244/168 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 72/56 + 14/84 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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