Add 14/28 and 18/72
14/28 + 18/72 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
14/28 = 14 × 18/28 × 18 = 252/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
18/72 = 18 × 7/72 × 7 = 126/504 - Add the two like fractions:
252/504 + 126/504 = 252 + 126/504 = 378/504 - 378/504 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 14/28 + 18/72 = 3/4
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