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Add 4/32 and 6/72

4/32 + 6/72 is 5/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   6/72 = 6 × 4/72 × 4 = 24/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/288 + 24/288 = 36 + 24/288 = 60/288
5. 60/288 simplified gives 5/24
6. So, 4/32 + 6/72 = 5/24

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