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Add 2/72 and 1/56

2/72 + 1/56 is 23/504.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/504 + 9/504 = 14 + 9/504 = 23/504
5. So, 2/72 + 1/56 = 23/504

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