Add 10/21 and 1/72
10/21 + 1/72 is 247/504.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 24/21 × 24 = 240/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Add the two like fractions:
240/504 + 7/504 = 240 + 7/504 = 247/504 - So, 10/21 + 1/72 = 247/504
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