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Add 25/56 and 2/72

25/56 + 2/72 is 239/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   25/56 = 25 × 9/56 × 9 = 225/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/504 + 14/504 = 225 + 14/504 = 239/504
5. So, 25/56 + 2/72 = 239/504

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