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Add 72/14 and 12/72

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 12/72

72/14 + 12/72 is 223/42.

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,
    72/14 = 72 × 36/14 × 36 = 2592/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/504 + 84/504 = 2592 + 84/504 = 2676/504
  5. 2676/504 simplified gives 223/42
  6. So, 72/14 + 12/72 = 223/42
    In mixed form: 513/42

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