Add 14/84 and 5/72
14/84 + 5/72 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
14/84 = 14 × 6/84 × 6 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
84/504 + 35/504 = 84 + 35/504 = 119/504 - 119/504 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 14/84 + 5/72 = 17/72
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