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Add 72/56 and 2/42

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 2/42

72/56 + 2/42 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
   2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/168 + 8/168 = 216 + 8/168 = 224/168
5. 224/168 simplified gives 4/3
6. So, 72/56 + 2/42 = 4/3
   In mixed form: 11/3

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