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Add 56/25 and 54/72

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 54/72

56/25 + 54/72 is 299/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   56/25 = 56 × 72/25 × 72 = 4032/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   54/72 = 54 × 25/72 × 25 = 1350/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/1800 + 1350/1800 = 4032 + 1350/1800 = 5382/1800
5. 5382/1800 simplified gives 299/100
6. So, 56/25 + 54/72 = 299/100
   In mixed form: 299/100

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