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Add 56/24 and 25/72

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 25/72

56/24 + 25/72 is 193/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/72 + 25/72 = 168 + 25/72 = 193/72
5. So, 56/24 + 25/72 = 193/72
   In mixed form: 249/72

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