Add 7/18 and 14/72
7/18 + 14/72 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
28/72 + 14/72 = 28 + 14/72 = 42/72 - 42/72 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 7/18 + 14/72 = 7/12
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