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Add 72/56 and 32/20

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/20

72/56 + 32/20 is 101/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   32/20 = 32 × 14/20 × 14 = 448/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/280 + 448/280 = 360 + 448/280 = 808/280
5. 808/280 simplified gives 101/35
6. So, 72/56 + 32/20 = 101/35
   In mixed form: 231/35

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