Add 14/5 and 42/72
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 42/72
14/5 + 42/72 is 203/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
14/5 = 14 × 72/5 × 72 = 1008/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/360 + 210/360 = 1008 + 210/360 = 1218/360 - 1218/360 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 14/5 + 42/72 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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