Add 2/72 and 14/4
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 3 2/4
2/72 + 14/4 is 127/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 4 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
14/4 = 14 × 18/4 × 18 = 252/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 252/72 = 2 + 252/72 = 254/72 - 254/72 simplified gives 127/36
- So, 2/72 + 14/4 = 127/36
In mixed form: 319/36
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