Add 14/28 and 72/5, Solve 14/28 + 14 2/5 as a fraction

Add 14/28 and 72/5

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

14/28 + 72/5 is 149/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
72/5 = 72 × 28/5 × 28 = 2016/140
Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 2016/140 = 70 + 2016/140 = 2086/140
2086/140 simplified gives 149/10
So, 14/28 + 72/5 = 149/10
In mixed form: 149/10

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