Add 72/5 and 21/72, Solve 14 2/5 + 21/72 as a fraction

Add 72/5 and 21/72

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 21/72

72/5 + 21/72 is 1763/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
72/5 = 72 × 72/5 × 72 = 5184/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360
Add the two like fractions:
5184/360 + 105/360 = 5184 + 105/360 = 5289/360
5289/360 simplified gives 1763/120
So, 72/5 + 21/72 = 1763/120
In mixed form: 1483/120

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