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Add 14/72 and 8/7

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

14/72 + 8/7 is 337/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   8/7 = 8 × 72/7 × 72 = 576/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/504 + 576/504 = 98 + 576/504 = 674/504
5. 674/504 simplified gives 337/252
6. So, 14/72 + 8/7 = 337/252
   In mixed form: 185/252

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