Add 6/14 and 8/72
6/14 + 8/72 is 34/63.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 36/14 × 36 = 216/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
216/504 + 56/504 = 216 + 56/504 = 272/504 - 272/504 simplified gives 34/63
- So, 6/14 + 8/72 = 34/63
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