Add 72/81 and 14/84
72/81 + 14/84 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
72/81 = 72 × 28/81 × 28 = 2016/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
14/84 = 14 × 27/84 × 27 = 378/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2268 + 378/2268 = 2016 + 378/2268 = 2394/2268 - 2394/2268 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 72/81 + 14/84 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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