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Add 9/72 and 30/14

1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 2 2/14

9/72 + 30/14 is 127/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    30/14 = 30 × 36/14 × 36 = 1080/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/504 + 1080/504 = 63 + 1080/504 = 1143/504
  5. 1143/504 simplified gives 127/56
  6. So, 9/72 + 30/14 = 127/56
    In mixed form: 215/56

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