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Add 72/56 and 30/54

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 30/54

72/56 + 30/54 is 116/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 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 54 × 28 = 1512,
   30/54 = 30 × 28/54 × 28 = 840/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1512 + 840/1512 = 1944 + 840/1512 = 2784/1512
5. 2784/1512 simplified gives 116/63
6. So, 72/56 + 30/54 = 116/63
   In mixed form: 153/63

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