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Add 14/28 and 1/72

14/28 + 1/72 is 37/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    14/28 = 14 × 18/28 × 18 = 252/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/504 + 7/504 = 252 + 7/504 = 259/504
  5. 259/504 simplified gives 37/72
  6. So, 14/28 + 1/72 = 37/72

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