Add 5/72 and 27/14
1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 1 13/14
5/72 + 27/14 is 1007/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
27/14 = 27 × 36/14 × 36 = 972/504 - Add the two like fractions:
35/504 + 972/504 = 35 + 972/504 = 1007/504 - So, 5/72 + 27/14 = 1007/504
In mixed form: 1503/504
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