Add 8/3 and 14/72
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 14/72
8/3 + 14/72 is 103/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
8/3 = 8 × 24/3 × 24 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 14/72 = 192 + 14/72 = 206/72 - 206/72 simplified gives 103/36
- So, 8/3 + 14/72 = 103/36
In mixed form: 231/36
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