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Add 4/9 and 7/72

4/9 + 7/72 is 13/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/72 + 7/72 = 32 + 7/72 = 39/72
5. 39/72 simplified gives 13/24
6. So, 4/9 + 7/72 = 13/24

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