Add 14/63 and 5/72
14/63 + 5/72 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 35/504 = 112 + 35/504 = 147/504 - 147/504 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 14/63 + 5/72 = 7/24
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