Add 8/14 and 70/72
8/14 + 70/72 is 389/252.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 490/504 = 288 + 490/504 = 778/504 - 778/504 simplified gives 389/252
- So, 8/14 + 70/72 = 389/252
In mixed form: 1137/252
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