Add 14/30 and 15/72
14/30 + 15/72 is 27/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
14/30 = 14 × 12/30 × 12 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 75/360 = 168 + 75/360 = 243/360 - 243/360 simplified gives 27/40
- So, 14/30 + 15/72 = 27/40
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