Add 14/72 and 10/35
14/72 + 10/35 is 121/252.
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,
10/35 = 10 × 72/35 × 72 = 720/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2520 + 720/2520 = 490 + 720/2520 = 1210/2520 - 1210/2520 simplified gives 121/252
- So, 14/72 + 10/35 = 121/252
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