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Add 80/28 and 14/72

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 14/72

80/28 + 14/72 is 769/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   80/28 = 80 × 18/28 × 18 = 1440/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/504 + 98/504 = 1440 + 98/504 = 1538/504
5. 1538/504 simplified gives 769/252
6. So, 80/28 + 14/72 = 769/252
   In mixed form: 313/252

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