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Add 72/5 and 4/72

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 4/72

72/5 + 4/72 is 1301/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    72/5 = 72 × 72/5 × 72 = 5184/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5184/360 + 20/360 = 5184 + 20/360 = 5204/360
  5. 5204/360 simplified gives 1301/90
  6. So, 72/5 + 4/72 = 1301/90
    In mixed form: 1441/90

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