Add 14/15 and 35/72
14/15 + 35/72 is 511/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
14/15 = 14 × 24/15 × 24 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 175/360 = 336 + 175/360 = 511/360 - So, 14/15 + 35/72 = 511/360
In mixed form: 1151/360
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