Add 72/14 and 8/20
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 8/20
72/14 + 8/20 is 194/35.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
720/140 + 56/140 = 720 + 56/140 = 776/140 - 776/140 simplified gives 194/35
- So, 72/14 + 8/20 = 194/35
In mixed form: 519/35
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