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Add 3/14 and 8/72

3/14 + 8/72 is 41/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    3/14 = 3 × 36/14 × 36 = 108/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/504 + 56/504 = 108 + 56/504 = 164/504
  5. 164/504 simplified gives 41/126
  6. So, 3/14 + 8/72 = 41/126

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