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Add 14/72 and 84/70

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

14/72 + 84/70 is 251/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   14/72 = 14 × 35/72 × 35 = 490/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   84/70 = 84 × 36/70 × 36 = 3024/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/2520 + 3024/2520 = 490 + 3024/2520 = 3514/2520
5. 3514/2520 simplified gives 251/180
6. So, 14/72 + 84/70 = 251/180
   In mixed form: 171/180

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