Add 3/72 and 2/14
3/72 + 2/14 is 31/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
2/14 = 2 × 36/14 × 36 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 72/504 = 21 + 72/504 = 93/504 - 93/504 simplified gives 31/168
- So, 3/72 + 2/14 = 31/168
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/72+2/14 3/72+4/14 3/72+2/28 9/72+2/14 3/72+6/14 3/72+2/42 15/72+2/14 3/72+10/14 3/72+2/70 21/72+2/14 3/72+2/98