Add 8/14 and 3/72
8/14 + 3/72 is 103/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
8/14 = 8 × 36/14 × 36 = 288/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 21/504 = 288 + 21/504 = 309/504 - 309/504 simplified gives 103/168
- So, 8/14 + 3/72 = 103/168
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