Add 14/72 and 5/30
14/72 + 5/30 is 13/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
5/30 = 5 × 12/30 × 12 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/360 + 60/360 = 70 + 60/360 = 130/360 - 130/360 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 14/72 + 5/30 = 13/36
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