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Add 25/56 and 70/72

25/56 + 70/72 is 715/504.

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,
   70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/504 + 490/504 = 225 + 490/504 = 715/504
5. So, 25/56 + 70/72 = 715/504
   In mixed form: 1211/504

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