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Add 7/72 and 14/40

7/72 + 14/40 is 161/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/360 + 126/360 = 35 + 126/360 = 161/360
5. So, 7/72 + 14/40 = 161/360

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