Add 72/14 and 16/36, Solve 5 2/14 + 16/36 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 16/36

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 16/36

72/14 + 16/36 is 352/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
72/14 = 72 × 18/14 × 18 = 1296/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252
Add the two like fractions:
1296/252 + 112/252 = 1296 + 112/252 = 1408/252
1408/252 simplified gives 352/63
So, 72/14 + 16/36 = 352/63
In mixed form: 537/63

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