Add 3/7 and 9/72
3/7 + 9/72 is 31/56.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504 - Add the two like fractions:
216/504 + 63/504 = 216 + 63/504 = 279/504 - 279/504 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 3/7 + 9/72 = 31/56
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