Add 10/72 and 12/14
10/72 + 12/14 is 251/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
12/14 = 12 × 36/14 × 36 = 432/504 - Add the two like fractions:
70/504 + 432/504 = 70 + 432/504 = 502/504 - 502/504 simplified gives 251/252
- So, 10/72 + 12/14 = 251/252
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