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Add 5/49 and 56/72

5/49 + 56/72 is 388/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   5/49 = 5 × 72/49 × 72 = 360/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   56/72 = 56 × 49/72 × 49 = 2744/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/3528 + 2744/3528 = 360 + 2744/3528 = 3104/3528
5. 3104/3528 simplified gives 388/441
6. So, 5/49 + 56/72 = 388/441

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