Add 14/72 and 35/63
14/72 + 35/63 is 3/4.
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,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
98/504 + 280/504 = 98 + 280/504 = 378/504 - 378/504 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 14/72 + 35/63 = 3/4
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