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Add 5/35 and 56/72

5/35 + 56/72 is 58/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   5/35 = 5 × 72/35 × 72 = 360/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   56/72 = 56 × 35/72 × 35 = 1960/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/2520 + 1960/2520 = 360 + 1960/2520 = 2320/2520
5. 2320/2520 simplified gives 58/63
6. So, 5/35 + 56/72 = 58/63

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