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Add 5/72 and 30/56

5/72 + 30/56 is 305/504.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/504 + 270/504 = 35 + 270/504 = 305/504
5. So, 5/72 + 30/56 = 305/504

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