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Add 70/14 and 3/72

1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 3/72

70/14 + 3/72 is 121/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    70/14 = 70 × 36/14 × 36 = 2520/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/504 + 21/504 = 2520 + 21/504 = 2541/504
  5. 2541/504 simplified gives 121/24
  6. So, 70/14 + 3/72 = 121/24
    In mixed form: 51/24

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