Add 2/63 and 70/72
2/63 + 70/72 is 253/252.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
16/504 + 490/504 = 16 + 490/504 = 506/504 - 506/504 simplified gives 253/252
- So, 2/63 + 70/72 = 253/252
In mixed form: 11/252
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