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Add 6/72 and 56/63

6/72 + 56/63 is 35/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/504 + 448/504 = 42 + 448/504 = 490/504
5. 490/504 simplified gives 35/36
6. So, 6/72 + 56/63 = 35/36

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