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Add 14/84 and 35/72

14/84 + 35/72 is 47/72.

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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,
   35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/504 + 245/504 = 84 + 245/504 = 329/504
5. 329/504 simplified gives 47/72
6. So, 14/84 + 35/72 = 47/72

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