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Add 72/56 and 3/84

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 3/84

72/56 + 3/84 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
   3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/168 + 6/168 = 216 + 6/168 = 222/168
5. 222/168 simplified gives 37/28
6. So, 72/56 + 3/84 = 37/28
   In mixed form: 19/28

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