Add 14/56 and 27/72
14/56 + 27/72 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Add the two like fractions:
126/504 + 189/504 = 126 + 189/504 = 315/504 - 315/504 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 14/56 + 27/72 = 5/8
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