Add 27/14 and 5/72, Solve 1 13/14 + 5/72 as a fraction

Add 27/14 and 5/72

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 5/72

27/14 + 5/72 is 1007/504.

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,
27/14 = 27 × 36/14 × 36 = 972/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
Add the two like fractions:
972/504 + 35/504 = 972 + 35/504 = 1007/504
So, 27/14 + 5/72 = 1007/504
In mixed form: 1503/504

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