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Add 5/72 and 56/63

5/72 + 56/63 is 23/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 63 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 63 × 8 = 504,
   56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/504 + 448/504 = 35 + 448/504 = 483/504
5. 483/504 simplified gives 23/24
6. So, 5/72 + 56/63 = 23/24

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