Add 12/72 and 4/63
12/72 + 4/63 is 29/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504 - Add the two like fractions:
84/504 + 32/504 = 84 + 32/504 = 116/504 - 116/504 simplified gives 29/126
- So, 12/72 + 4/63 = 29/126
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