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Add 6/72 and 5/14

6/72 + 5/14 is 37/84.

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,
    6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    5/14 = 5 × 36/14 × 36 = 180/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/504 + 180/504 = 42 + 180/504 = 222/504
  5. 222/504 simplified gives 37/84
  6. So, 6/72 + 5/14 = 37/84

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