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Add 72/14 and 16/72

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 16/72

72/14 + 16/72 is 338/63.

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,
    16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/504 + 112/504 = 2592 + 112/504 = 2704/504
  5. 2704/504 simplified gives 338/63
  6. So, 72/14 + 16/72 = 338/63
    In mixed form: 523/63

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