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Add 84/14 and 25/72

1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 25/72

84/14 + 25/72 is 457/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    84/14 = 84 × 36/14 × 36 = 3024/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/504 + 175/504 = 3024 + 175/504 = 3199/504
  5. 3199/504 simplified gives 457/72
  6. So, 84/14 + 25/72 = 457/72
    In mixed form: 625/72

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