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Add 7/42 and 4/72

7/42 + 4/72 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   7/42 = 7 × 12/42 × 12 = 84/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/504 + 28/504 = 84 + 28/504 = 112/504
5. 112/504 simplified gives 2/9
6. So, 7/42 + 4/72 = 2/9

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