Add 5/42 and 12/72
5/42 + 12/72 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
5/42 = 5 × 12/42 × 12 = 60/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Add the two like fractions:
60/504 + 84/504 = 60 + 84/504 = 144/504 - 144/504 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 5/42 + 12/72 = 2/7
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