Add 72/14 and 2/20
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 2/20
72/14 + 2/20 is 367/70.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
720/140 + 14/140 = 720 + 14/140 = 734/140 - 734/140 simplified gives 367/70
- So, 72/14 + 2/20 = 367/70
In mixed form: 517/70
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