Add 14/28 and 40/72
14/28 + 40/72 is 19/18.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
252/504 + 280/504 = 252 + 280/504 = 532/504 - 532/504 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 14/28 + 40/72 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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