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Add 5/72 and 42/56

5/72 + 42/56 is 59/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/504 + 378/504 = 35 + 378/504 = 413/504
  5. 413/504 simplified gives 59/72
  6. So, 5/72 + 42/56 = 59/72

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