Add 14/6 and 7/72
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 7/72
14/6 + 7/72 is 175/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
14/6 = 14 × 12/6 × 12 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 7/72 = 168 + 7/72 = 175/72 - So, 14/6 + 7/72 = 175/72
In mixed form: 231/72
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