Add 70/50 and 14/72
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 14/72
70/50 + 14/72 is 287/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
70/50 = 70 × 36/50 × 36 = 2520/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1800 + 350/1800 = 2520 + 350/1800 = 2870/1800 - 2870/1800 simplified gives 287/180
- So, 70/50 + 14/72 = 287/180
In mixed form: 1107/180
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