Add 14/72 and 56/75
14/72 + 56/75 is 847/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
56/75 = 56 × 24/75 × 24 = 1344/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1800 + 1344/1800 = 350 + 1344/1800 = 1694/1800 - 1694/1800 simplified gives 847/900
- So, 14/72 + 56/75 = 847/900
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