Add 72/14 and 4/35
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 4/35
72/14 + 4/35 is 184/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70 - Add the two like fractions:
360/70 + 8/70 = 360 + 8/70 = 368/70 - 368/70 simplified gives 184/35
- So, 72/14 + 4/35 = 184/35
In mixed form: 59/35
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