Add 14/72 and 12/7
1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 1 5/7
14/72 + 12/7 is 481/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
12/7 = 12 × 72/7 × 72 = 864/504 - Add the two like fractions:
98/504 + 864/504 = 98 + 864/504 = 962/504 - 962/504 simplified gives 481/252
- So, 14/72 + 12/7 = 481/252
In mixed form: 1229/252
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