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Add 42/14 and 45/72

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 45/72

42/14 + 45/72 is 29/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   42/14 = 42 × 36/14 × 36 = 1512/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/504 + 315/504 = 1512 + 315/504 = 1827/504
5. 1827/504 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 42/14 + 45/72 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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