i think Tmoose's point is that if you vector sum the two stresses (as opposed to simple addition) then you'll get the same result as if you apply the resultant moment.
this is correct, though i think apply the resultant moment is more intuitive. this is a special case, 'cause the round section has no "special" direction for the major/minor principal axes.
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