Add 5/14 and 35/72
5/14 + 35/72 is 425/504.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 36/14 × 36 = 180/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504 - Add the two like fractions:
180/504 + 245/504 = 180 + 245/504 = 425/504 - So, 5/14 + 35/72 = 425/504
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