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Add 10/84 and 6/72

10/84 + 6/72 is 17/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    10/84 = 10 × 6/84 × 6 = 60/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/504 + 42/504 = 60 + 42/504 = 102/504
  5. 102/504 simplified gives 17/84
  6. So, 10/84 + 6/72 = 17/84

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