Add 14/72 and 1/35
14/72 + 1/35 is 281/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
14/72 = 14 × 35/72 × 35 = 490/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
1/35 = 1 × 72/35 × 72 = 72/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2520 + 72/2520 = 490 + 72/2520 = 562/2520 - 562/2520 simplified gives 281/1260
- So, 14/72 + 1/35 = 281/1260
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