Add 14/72 and 49/80
14/72 + 49/80 is 581/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
14/72 = 14 × 10/72 × 10 = 140/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720 - Add the two like fractions:
140/720 + 441/720 = 140 + 441/720 = 581/720 - So, 14/72 + 49/80 = 581/720
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