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Add 45/56 and 10/72

45/56 + 10/72 is 475/504.

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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,
   45/56 = 45 × 9/56 × 9 = 405/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/504 + 70/504 = 405 + 70/504 = 475/504
5. So, 45/56 + 10/72 = 475/504

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