Add 24/5 and 14/72
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 14/72
24/5 + 14/72 is 899/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
24/5 = 24 × 72/5 × 72 = 1728/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/360 + 70/360 = 1728 + 70/360 = 1798/360 - 1798/360 simplified gives 899/180
- So, 24/5 + 14/72 = 899/180
In mixed form: 4179/180
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