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Add 72/42 and 14/4

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 3 2/4

72/42 + 14/4 is 73/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   72/42 = 72 × 2/42 × 2 = 144/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/84 + 294/84 = 144 + 294/84 = 438/84
5. 438/84 simplified gives 73/14
6. So, 72/42 + 14/4 = 73/14
   In mixed form: 53/14

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