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Add 56/72 and 36/75

56/72 + 36/75 is 283/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   36/75 = 36 × 24/75 × 24 = 864/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/1800 + 864/1800 = 1400 + 864/1800 = 2264/1800
5. 2264/1800 simplified gives 283/225
6. So, 56/72 + 36/75 = 283/225
   In mixed form: 158/225

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