Add 3/7 and 8/72
3/7 + 8/72 is 34/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
3/7 = 3 × 72/7 × 72 = 216/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
216/504 + 56/504 = 216 + 56/504 = 272/504 - 272/504 simplified gives 34/63
- So, 3/7 + 8/72 = 34/63
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