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Add 25/72 and 6/56

25/72 + 6/56 is 229/504.

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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,
   25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/504 + 54/504 = 175 + 54/504 = 229/504
5. So, 25/72 + 6/56 = 229/504

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