Add 15/14 and 3/72
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 3/72
15/14 + 3/72 is 187/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
15/14 = 15 × 36/14 × 36 = 540/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
540/504 + 21/504 = 540 + 21/504 = 561/504 - 561/504 simplified gives 187/168
- So, 15/14 + 3/72 = 187/168
In mixed form: 119/168
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