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Add 81/24 and 72/14

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 5 2/14

81/24 + 72/14 is 477/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   72/14 = 72 × 12/14 × 12 = 864/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/168 + 864/168 = 567 + 864/168 = 1431/168
5. 1431/168 simplified gives 477/56
6. So, 81/24 + 72/14 = 477/56
   In mixed form: 829/56

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