Add 2/14 and 16/72
2/14 + 16/72 is 23/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
2/14 = 2 × 36/14 × 36 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
72/504 + 112/504 = 72 + 112/504 = 184/504 - 184/504 simplified gives 23/63
- So, 2/14 + 16/72 = 23/63
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