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Add 72/56 and 4/96

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 4/96

72/56 + 4/96 is 223/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   72/56 = 72 × 12/56 × 12 = 864/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/672 + 28/672 = 864 + 28/672 = 892/672
5. 892/672 simplified gives 223/168
6. So, 72/56 + 4/96 = 223/168
   In mixed form: 155/168

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