Add 14/72 and 8/75
14/72 + 8/75 is 271/900.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 24/75 × 24 = 192/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1800 + 192/1800 = 350 + 192/1800 = 542/1800 - 542/1800 simplified gives 271/900
- So, 14/72 + 8/75 = 271/900
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