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Add 5/14 and 84/72

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 12/72

5/14 + 84/72 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/14 = 5 × 36/14 × 36 = 180/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/504 + 588/504 = 180 + 588/504 = 768/504
  5. 768/504 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 5/14 + 84/72 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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