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Add 72/56 and 25/48

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 25/48

72/56 + 25/48 is 607/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   72/56 = 72 × 6/56 × 6 = 432/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/336 + 175/336 = 432 + 175/336 = 607/336
5. So, 72/56 + 25/48 = 607/336
   In mixed form: 1271/336

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