Add 14/10 and 12/72
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 12/72
14/10 + 12/72 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
14/10 = 14 × 36/10 × 36 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 60/360 = 504 + 60/360 = 564/360 - 564/360 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 14/10 + 12/72 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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