Add 14/72 and 14/90
14/72 + 14/90 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/360 + 56/360 = 70 + 56/360 = 126/360 - 126/360 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 14/72 + 14/90 = 7/20
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