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Add 14/84 and 15/72

14/84 + 15/72 is 3/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   14/84 = 14 × 6/84 × 6 = 84/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/504 + 105/504 = 84 + 105/504 = 189/504
5. 189/504 simplified gives 3/8
6. So, 14/84 + 15/72 = 3/8

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