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Add 6/72 and 7/9

6/72 + 7/9 is 31/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/72 + 56/72 = 6 + 56/72 = 62/72
5. 62/72 simplified gives 31/36
6. So, 6/72 + 7/9 = 31/36

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