Add 20/2 and 14/72
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 14/72
20/2 + 14/72 is 367/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
20/2 = 20 × 36/2 × 36 = 720/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
720/72 + 14/72 = 720 + 14/72 = 734/72 - 734/72 simplified gives 367/36
- So, 20/2 + 14/72 = 367/36
In mixed form: 107/36
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