Add 3/72 and 14/75
3/72 + 14/75 is 137/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
14/75 = 14 × 24/75 × 24 = 336/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1800 + 336/1800 = 75 + 336/1800 = 411/1800 - 411/1800 simplified gives 137/600
- So, 3/72 + 14/75 = 137/600
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