Add 5/14 and 36/72
5/14 + 36/72 is 6/7.
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,
36/72 = 36 × 7/72 × 7 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
180/504 + 252/504 = 180 + 252/504 = 432/504 - 432/504 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 5/14 + 36/72 = 6/7
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