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Add 56/8 and 75/72

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

56/8 + 75/72 is 193/24.

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,
   75/72 = 75 × 1/72 × 1 = 75/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/72 + 75/72 = 504 + 75/72 = 579/72
5. 579/72 simplified gives 193/24
6. So, 56/8 + 75/72 = 193/24
   In mixed form: 81/24

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