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Add 7/72 and 56/9

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

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

Steps for adding fractions

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

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