Add 14/21 and 25/72
14/21 + 25/72 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
14/21 = 14 × 24/21 × 24 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 175/504 = 336 + 175/504 = 511/504 - 511/504 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 14/21 + 25/72 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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