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Add 90/14 and 84/72

1^st number: 6 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

90/14 + 84/72 is 319/42.

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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,
   90/14 = 90 × 36/14 × 36 = 3240/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/504 + 588/504 = 3240 + 588/504 = 3828/504
5. 3828/504 simplified gives 319/42
6. So, 90/14 + 84/72 = 319/42
   In mixed form: 725/42

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