Add 1/72 and 3/56
1/72 + 3/56 is 17/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Add the two like fractions:
7/504 + 27/504 = 7 + 27/504 = 34/504 - 34/504 simplified gives 17/252
- So, 1/72 + 3/56 = 17/252
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