Add 14/72 and 16/81
14/72 + 16/81 is 127/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
14/72 = 14 × 9/72 × 9 = 126/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
16/81 = 16 × 8/81 × 8 = 128/648 - Add the two like fractions:
126/648 + 128/648 = 126 + 128/648 = 254/648 - 254/648 simplified gives 127/324
- So, 14/72 + 16/81 = 127/324
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