Add 72/14 and 40/64
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 40/64
72/14 + 40/64 is 323/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
72/14 = 72 × 32/14 × 32 = 2304/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
40/64 = 40 × 7/64 × 7 = 280/448 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/448 + 280/448 = 2304 + 280/448 = 2584/448 - 2584/448 simplified gives 323/56
- So, 72/14 + 40/64 = 323/56
In mixed form: 543/56
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