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Add 72/56 and 25/12

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

72/56 + 25/12 is 283/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 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 12 × 14 = 168,
   25/12 = 25 × 14/12 × 14 = 350/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/168 + 350/168 = 216 + 350/168 = 566/168
5. 566/168 simplified gives 283/84
6. So, 72/56 + 25/12 = 283/84
   In mixed form: 331/84

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