Add 9/14 and 5/72
9/14 + 5/72 is 359/504.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 36/14 × 36 = 324/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
324/504 + 35/504 = 324 + 35/504 = 359/504 - So, 9/14 + 5/72 = 359/504
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