Add 60/14 and 3/72
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 3/72
60/14 + 3/72 is 727/168.
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,
60/14 = 60 × 36/14 × 36 = 2160/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/504 + 21/504 = 2160 + 21/504 = 2181/504 - 2181/504 simplified gives 727/168
- So, 60/14 + 3/72 = 727/168
In mixed form: 455/168
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