Add 14/36 and 70/72
14/36 + 70/72 is 49/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72 - Add the two like fractions:
28/72 + 70/72 = 28 + 70/72 = 98/72 - 98/72 simplified gives 49/36
- So, 14/36 + 70/72 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36
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