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Add 4/18 and 14/72

4/18 + 14/72 is 5/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/72 + 14/72 = 16 + 14/72 = 30/72
5. 30/72 simplified gives 5/12
6. So, 4/18 + 14/72 = 5/12

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