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Add 4/14 and 25/72

4/14 + 25/72 is 319/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    4/14 = 4 × 36/14 × 36 = 144/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/504 + 175/504 = 144 + 175/504 = 319/504
  5. So, 4/14 + 25/72 = 319/504

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