Add 5/9 and 14/72
5/9 + 14/72 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
40/72 + 14/72 = 40 + 14/72 = 54/72 - 54/72 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 5/9 + 14/72 = 3/4
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