Add 14/72 and 49/56
14/72 + 49/56 is 77/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 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 56 × 9 = 504,
49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504 - Add the two like fractions:
98/504 + 441/504 = 98 + 441/504 = 539/504 - 539/504 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 14/72 + 49/56 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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