Add 14/2 and 27/72
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 27/72
14/2 + 27/72 is 59/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
14/2 = 14 × 36/2 × 36 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
504/72 + 27/72 = 504 + 27/72 = 531/72 - 531/72 simplified gives 59/8
- So, 14/2 + 27/72 = 59/8
In mixed form: 73/8
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