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Add 4/72 and 14/63

4/72 + 14/63 is 5/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/504 + 112/504 = 28 + 112/504 = 140/504
  5. 140/504 simplified gives 5/18
  6. So, 4/72 + 14/63 = 5/18

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