Add 54/72 and 4/14
54/72 + 4/14 is 29/28.
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,
54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
4/14 = 4 × 36/14 × 36 = 144/504 - Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 144/504 = 378 + 144/504 = 522/504 - 522/504 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 54/72 + 4/14 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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