Add 5/7 and 9/72
5/7 + 9/72 is 47/56.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 72/7 × 72 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 63/504 = 360 + 63/504 = 423/504 - 423/504 simplified gives 47/56
- So, 5/7 + 9/72 = 47/56
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