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Add 8/72 and 14/84

8/72 + 14/84 is 5/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   14/84 = 14 × 6/84 × 6 = 84/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/504 + 84/504 = 56 + 84/504 = 140/504
5. 140/504 simplified gives 5/18
6. So, 8/72 + 14/84 = 5/18

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