Add 1/42 and 15/72
1/42 + 15/72 is 13/56.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 12/42 × 12 = 12/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Add the two like fractions:
12/504 + 105/504 = 12 + 105/504 = 117/504 - 117/504 simplified gives 13/56
- So, 1/42 + 15/72 = 13/56
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