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Add 14/35 and 84/72

1^st number: 14/35, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

14/35 + 84/72 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   14/35 = 14 × 72/35 × 72 = 1008/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   84/72 = 84 × 35/72 × 35 = 2940/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/2520 + 2940/2520 = 1008 + 2940/2520 = 3948/2520
5. 3948/2520 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 14/35 + 84/72 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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