Add 72/14 and 12/5
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 2 2/5
72/14 + 12/5 is 264/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
72/14 = 72 × 5/14 × 5 = 360/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
12/5 = 12 × 14/5 × 14 = 168/70 - Add the two like fractions:
360/70 + 168/70 = 360 + 168/70 = 528/70 - 528/70 simplified gives 264/35
- So, 72/14 + 12/5 = 264/35
In mixed form: 719/35
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