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Add 4/36 and 14/72

4/36 + 14/72 is 11/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   4/36 = 4 × 2/36 × 2 = 8/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/72 + 14/72 = 8 + 14/72 = 22/72
5. 22/72 simplified gives 11/36
6. So, 4/36 + 14/72 = 11/36

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