Add 10/6 and 14/72
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 14/72
106 + 1472 is 6736.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
106 = 10 × 126 × 12 = 12072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1472 = 14 × 172 × 1 = 1472 - Add the two like fractions:
12072 + 1472 = 120 + 1472 = 13472 - 134/72 simplified gives 6736
- So, 10/6 + 14/72 = 67/36
In mixed form: 13136
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