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Add 7/12 and 14/72

7/12 + 14/72 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   7/12 = 7 × 6/12 × 6 = 42/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/72 + 14/72 = 42 + 14/72 = 56/72
5. 56/72 simplified gives 7/9
6. So, 7/12 + 14/72 = 7/9

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