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Add 72/14 and 1/84

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 1/84

72/14 + 1/84 is 433/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   72/14 = 72 × 6/14 × 6 = 432/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/84 + 1/84 = 432 + 1/84 = 433/84
5. So, 72/14 + 1/84 = 433/84
   In mixed form: 513/84

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