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Add 5/7 and 1/72

5/7 + 1/72 is 367/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
    5/7 = 5 × 72/7 × 72 = 360/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/504 + 7/504 = 360 + 7/504 = 367/504
  5. So, 5/7 + 1/72 = 367/504

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