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Add 10/72 and 70/14

1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 5 0/14

10/72 + 70/14 is 185/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    70/14 = 70 × 36/14 × 36 = 2520/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/504 + 2520/504 = 70 + 2520/504 = 2590/504
  5. 2590/504 simplified gives 185/36
  6. So, 10/72 + 70/14 = 185/36
    In mixed form: 55/36

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