Add 9/72 and 72/14, Solve 9/72 + 5 2/14 as a fraction

Add 9/72 and 72/14

1^st number: 9/72, 2^nd number: 5 2/14

9/72 + 72/14 is 295/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
72/14 = 72 × 36/14 × 36 = 2592/504
Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 2592/504 = 63 + 2592/504 = 2655/504
2655/504 simplified gives 295/56
So, 9/72 + 72/14 = 295/56
In mixed form: 515/56

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