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Add 56/8 and 25/72

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 25/72

56/8 + 25/72 is 529/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   56/8 = 56 × 9/8 × 9 = 504/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/72 + 25/72 = 504 + 25/72 = 529/72
5. So, 56/8 + 25/72 = 529/72
   In mixed form: 725/72

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