Add 1/84 and 14/72
1/84 + 14/72 is 13/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
1/84 = 1 × 6/84 × 6 = 6/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Add the two like fractions:
6/504 + 98/504 = 6 + 98/504 = 104/504 - 104/504 simplified gives 13/63
- So, 1/84 + 14/72 = 13/63
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