Add 1/72 and 14/42
1/72 + 14/42 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
14/42 = 14 × 12/42 × 12 = 168/504 - Add the two like fractions:
7/504 + 168/504 = 7 + 168/504 = 175/504 - 175/504 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 1/72 + 14/42 = 25/72
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