Add 2/5 and 14/72
2/5 + 14/72 is 107/180.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 72/5 × 72 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 70/360 = 144 + 70/360 = 214/360 - 214/360 simplified gives 107/180
- So, 2/5 + 14/72 = 107/180
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