Add 14/72 and 54/15
1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 3 9/15
14/72 + 54/15 is 683/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 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 15 × 24 = 360,
54/15 = 54 × 24/15 × 24 = 1296/360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/360 + 1296/360 = 70 + 1296/360 = 1366/360 - 1366/360 simplified gives 683/180
- So, 14/72 + 54/15 = 683/180
In mixed form: 3143/180
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