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Add 72/5 and 7/72

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 7/72

72/5 + 7/72 is 5219/360.

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,
    7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5184/360 + 35/360 = 5184 + 35/360 = 5219/360
  5. So, 72/5 + 7/72 = 5219/360
    In mixed form: 14179/360

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