Add 72/2 and 14/21
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 14/21
722 + 1421 is 1103.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
722 = 72 × 212 × 21 = 151242 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
1421 = 14 × 221 × 2 = 2842 - Add the two fractions:
151242 + 2842 = 1512 + 2842 = 154042 - 1540/42 simplified gives 1103
- So, 72/2 + 14/21 = 110/3
In mixed form: 3623
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