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Add 10/14 and 16/72

10/14 + 16/72 is 59/63.

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,
    10/14 = 10 × 36/14 × 36 = 360/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/504 + 112/504 = 360 + 112/504 = 472/504
  5. 472/504 simplified gives 59/63
  6. So, 10/14 + 16/72 = 59/63

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