Add 14/72 and 7/10
14/72 + 7/10 is 161/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
7/10 = 7 × 36/10 × 36 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
70/360 + 252/360 = 70 + 252/360 = 322/360 - 322/360 simplified gives 161/180
- So, 14/72 + 7/10 = 161/180
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