Add 3/14 and 70/72
3/14 + 70/72 is 299/252.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 36/14 × 36 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 490/504 = 108 + 490/504 = 598/504 - 598/504 simplified gives 299/252
- So, 3/14 + 70/72 = 299/252
In mixed form: 147/252
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