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Add 72/56 and 20/27

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 20/27

72/56 + 20/27 is 383/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   72/56 = 72 × 27/56 × 27 = 1944/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   20/27 = 20 × 56/27 × 56 = 1120/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1512 + 1120/1512 = 1944 + 1120/1512 = 3064/1512
5. 3064/1512 simplified gives 383/189
6. So, 72/56 + 20/27 = 383/189
   In mixed form: 25/189

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