Add 1/21 and 21/72
1/21 + 21/72 is 19/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
1/21 = 1 × 24/21 × 24 = 24/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
21/72 = 21 × 7/72 × 7 = 147/504 - Add the two like fractions:
24/504 + 147/504 = 24 + 147/504 = 171/504 - 171/504 simplified gives 19/56
- So, 1/21 + 21/72 = 19/56
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