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Add 14/84 and 9/72

14/84 + 9/72 is 7/24.

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,
    9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/504 + 63/504 = 84 + 63/504 = 147/504
  5. 147/504 simplified gives 7/24
  6. So, 14/84 + 9/72 = 7/24

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