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Add 14/42 and 3/72

14/42 + 3/72 is 3/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    14/42 = 14 × 12/42 × 12 = 168/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/504 + 21/504 = 168 + 21/504 = 189/504
  5. 189/504 simplified gives 3/8
  6. So, 14/42 + 3/72 = 3/8

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