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Add 3/56 and 5/72

3/56 + 5/72 is 31/252.

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,
    3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/504 + 35/504 = 27 + 35/504 = 62/504
  5. 62/504 simplified gives 31/252
  6. So, 3/56 + 5/72 = 31/252

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