Add 10/14 and 16/72
10/14 + 16/72 is 59/63.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 36/14 × 36 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 112/504 = 360 + 112/504 = 472/504 - 472/504 simplified gives 59/63
- So, 10/14 + 16/72 = 59/63
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