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Add 42/72 and 54/14

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

42/72 + 54/14 is 373/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   54/14 = 54 × 36/14 × 36 = 1944/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/504 + 1944/504 = 294 + 1944/504 = 2238/504
5. 2238/504 simplified gives 373/84
6. So, 42/72 + 54/14 = 373/84
   In mixed form: 437/84

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