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Add 3/72 and 56/90

3/72 + 56/90 is 239/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/360 + 224/360 = 15 + 224/360 = 239/360
5. So, 3/72 + 56/90 = 239/360

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