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Add 7/72 and 7/56

7/72 + 7/56 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    7/72 = 7 × 7/72 × 7 = 49/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/504 + 63/504 = 49 + 63/504 = 112/504
  5. 112/504 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 7/72 + 7/56 = 2/9

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