Add 45/14 and 9/72, Solve 3 3/14 + 9/72 as a fraction

Add 45/14 and 9/72

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 9/72

45/14 + 9/72 is 187/56.

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,
45/14 = 45 × 36/14 × 36 = 1620/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
Add the two like fractions:
1620/504 + 63/504 = 1620 + 63/504 = 1683/504
1683/504 simplified gives 187/56
So, 45/14 + 9/72 = 187/56
In mixed form: 319/56

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