Add 3/72 and 8/21
3/72 + 8/21 is 71/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
8/21 = 8 × 24/21 × 24 = 192/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 192/504 = 21 + 192/504 = 213/504 - 213/504 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 3/72 + 8/21 = 71/168
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