Add 12/14 and 5/72
12/14 + 5/72 is 467/504.
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,
12/14 = 12 × 36/14 × 36 = 432/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
432/504 + 35/504 = 432 + 35/504 = 467/504 - So, 12/14 + 5/72 = 467/504
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