Add 14/45 and 7/72
14/45 + 7/72 is 49/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 35/360 = 112 + 35/360 = 147/360 - 147/360 simplified gives 49/120
- So, 14/45 + 7/72 = 49/120
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