Add 72/5 and 10/14, Solve 14 2/5 + 10/14 as a fraction

Add 72/5 and 10/14

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/14

72/5 + 10/14 is 529/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
72/5 = 72 × 14/5 × 14 = 1008/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70
Add the two like fractions:
1008/70 + 50/70 = 1008 + 50/70 = 1058/70
1058/70 simplified gives 529/35
So, 72/5 + 10/14 = 529/35
In mixed form: 154/35

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