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Add 72/56 and 36/75

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 36/75

72/56 + 36/75 is 309/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   72/56 = 72 × 75/56 × 75 = 5400/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   36/75 = 36 × 56/75 × 56 = 2016/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5400/4200 + 2016/4200 = 5400 + 2016/4200 = 7416/4200
5. 7416/4200 simplified gives 309/175
6. So, 72/56 + 36/75 = 309/175
   In mixed form: 1134/175

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