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Add 72/56 and 6/75

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 6/75

72/56 + 6/75 is 239/175.

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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,
   6/75 = 6 × 56/75 × 56 = 336/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5400/4200 + 336/4200 = 5400 + 336/4200 = 5736/4200
5. 5736/4200 simplified gives 239/175
6. So, 72/56 + 6/75 = 239/175
   In mixed form: 164/175

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