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Add 80/16 and 14/72

1^st number: 5 0/16, 2^nd number: 14/72

80/16 + 14/72 is 187/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   80/16 = 80 × 9/16 × 9 = 720/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   14/72 = 14 × 2/72 × 2 = 28/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/144 + 28/144 = 720 + 28/144 = 748/144
5. 748/144 simplified gives 187/36
6. So, 80/16 + 14/72 = 187/36
   In mixed form: 57/36

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