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Add 14/72 and 42/60

14/72 + 42/60 is 161/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   42/60 = 42 × 6/60 × 6 = 252/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/360 + 252/360 = 70 + 252/360 = 322/360
5. 322/360 simplified gives 161/180
6. So, 14/72 + 42/60 = 161/180

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