Add 14/32 and 35/72
14/32 + 35/72 is 133/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
35/72 = 35 × 4/72 × 4 = 140/288 - Add the two like fractions:
126/288 + 140/288 = 126 + 140/288 = 266/288 - 266/288 simplified gives 133/144
- So, 14/32 + 35/72 = 133/144
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