Add 9/14 and 45/72, Solve 9/14 + 45/72 as a fraction

Add 9/14 and 45/72

9/14 + 45/72 is 71/56.

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,
9/14 = 9 × 36/14 × 36 = 324/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504
Add the two like fractions:
324/504 + 315/504 = 324 + 315/504 = 639/504
639/504 simplified gives 71/56
So, 9/14 + 45/72 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56

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