Add 72/40 and 9/14
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 9/14
72/40 + 9/14 is 171/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
9/14 = 9 × 20/14 × 20 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 180/280 = 504 + 180/280 = 684/280 - 684/280 simplified gives 171/70
- So, 72/40 + 9/14 = 171/70
In mixed form: 231/70
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