Add 14/75 and 1/72
14/75 + 1/72 is 361/1800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
14/75 = 14 × 24/75 × 24 = 336/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
1/72 = 1 × 25/72 × 25 = 25/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1800 + 25/1800 = 336 + 25/1800 = 361/1800 - So, 14/75 + 1/72 = 361/1800
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