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Add 45/14 and 20/72

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 20/72

45/14 + 20/72 is 220/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    45/14 = 45 × 36/14 × 36 = 1620/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    20/72 = 20 × 7/72 × 7 = 140/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/504 + 140/504 = 1620 + 140/504 = 1760/504
  5. 1760/504 simplified gives 220/63
  6. So, 45/14 + 20/72 = 220/63
    In mixed form: 331/63

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