Add 14/70 and 21/72
14/70 + 21/72 is 59/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
14/70 = 14 × 36/70 × 36 = 504/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
21/72 = 21 × 35/72 × 35 = 735/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
504/2520 + 735/2520 = 504 + 735/2520 = 1239/2520 - 1239/2520 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 14/70 + 21/72 = 59/120
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