Add 3/14 and 8/72
3/14 + 8/72 is 41/126.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 36/14 × 36 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 56/504 = 108 + 56/504 = 164/504 - 164/504 simplified gives 41/126
- So, 3/14 + 8/72 = 41/126
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