Add 14/21 and 3/72
14/21 + 3/72 is 17/24.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 21/504 = 336 + 21/504 = 357/504 - 357/504 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 14/21 + 3/72 = 17/24
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