Add 72/14 and 1/20
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 1/20
72/14 + 1/20 is 727/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
72/14 = 72 × 10/14 × 10 = 720/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
720/140 + 7/140 = 720 + 7/140 = 727/140 - So, 72/14 + 1/20 = 727/140
In mixed form: 527/140
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