Add 2/7 and 12/72
2/7 + 12/72 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
2/7 = 2 × 72/7 × 72 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 84/504 = 144 + 84/504 = 228/504 - 228/504 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 2/7 + 12/72 = 19/42
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