Add 10/14 and 20/72
10/14 + 20/72 is 125/126.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 36/14 × 36 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
20/72 = 20 × 7/72 × 7 = 140/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 140/504 = 360 + 140/504 = 500/504 - 500/504 simplified gives 125/126
- So, 10/14 + 20/72 = 125/126
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