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Add 42/84 and 1/72

42/84 + 1/72 is 37/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   42/84 = 42 × 6/84 × 6 = 252/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/504 + 7/504 = 252 + 7/504 = 259/504
5. 259/504 simplified gives 37/72
6. So, 42/84 + 1/72 = 37/72

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