Add 10/32 and 14/72
10/32 + 14/72 is 73/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
14/72 = 14 × 4/72 × 4 = 56/288 - Add the two like fractions:
90/288 + 56/288 = 90 + 56/288 = 146/288 - 146/288 simplified gives 73/144
- So, 10/32 + 14/72 = 73/144
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