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Add 72/56 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 35/50

72/56 + 35/50 is 139/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   72/56 = 72 × 25/56 × 25 = 1800/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   35/50 = 35 × 28/50 × 28 = 980/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/1400 + 980/1400 = 1800 + 980/1400 = 2780/1400
5. 2780/1400 simplified gives 139/70
6. So, 72/56 + 35/50 = 139/70
   In mixed form: 169/70

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