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Add 72/56 and 24/81

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 24/81

72/56 + 24/81 is 299/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   72/56 = 72 × 81/56 × 81 = 5832/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   24/81 = 24 × 56/81 × 56 = 1344/4536
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5832/4536 + 1344/4536 = 5832 + 1344/4536 = 7176/4536
5. 7176/4536 simplified gives 299/189
6. So, 72/56 + 24/81 = 299/189
   In mixed form: 1110/189

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