Add 10/14 and 48/72
10/14 + 48/72 is 29/21.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 36/14 × 36 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 336/504 = 360 + 336/504 = 696/504 - 696/504 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 10/14 + 48/72 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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