Add 72/14 and 4/72, Solve 5 2/14 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 4/72

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 4/72

72/14 + 4/72 is 655/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
72/14 = 72 × 36/14 × 36 = 2592/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
Add the two like fractions:
2592/504 + 28/504 = 2592 + 28/504 = 2620/504
2620/504 simplified gives 655/126
So, 72/14 + 4/72 = 655/126
In mixed form: 525/126

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