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Add 56/9 and 7/72

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 7/72

56/9 + 7/72 is 455/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/72 + 7/72 = 448 + 7/72 = 455/72
5. So, 56/9 + 7/72 = 455/72
   In mixed form: 623/72

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