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Add 72/4 and 8/14

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 8/14

72/4 + 8/14 is 130/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    72/4 = 72 × 7/4 × 7 = 504/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    8/14 = 8 × 2/14 × 2 = 16/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/28 + 16/28 = 504 + 16/28 = 520/28
  5. 520/28 simplified gives 130/7
  6. So, 72/4 + 8/14 = 130/7
    In mixed form: 184/7

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