Add 10/14 and 32/72
10/14 + 32/72 is 73/63.
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,
32/72 = 32 × 7/72 × 7 = 224/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 224/504 = 360 + 224/504 = 584/504 - 584/504 simplified gives 73/63
- So, 10/14 + 32/72 = 73/63
In mixed form: 110/63
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