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Add 72/56 and 35/10

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

72/56 + 35/10 is 67/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 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 10 × 28 = 280,
   35/10 = 35 × 28/10 × 28 = 980/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/280 + 980/280 = 360 + 980/280 = 1340/280
5. 1340/280 simplified gives 67/14
6. So, 72/56 + 35/10 = 67/14
   In mixed form: 411/14

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