Add 1/14 and 12/72
1/14 + 12/72 is 5/21.
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,
1/14 = 1 × 36/14 × 36 = 36/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Add the two like fractions:
36/504 + 84/504 = 36 + 84/504 = 120/504 - 120/504 simplified gives 5/21
- So, 1/14 + 12/72 = 5/21
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