Add 2/72 and 2/21
2/72 + 2/21 is 31/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
2/21 = 2 × 24/21 × 24 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
14/504 + 48/504 = 14 + 48/504 = 62/504 - 62/504 simplified gives 31/252
- So, 2/72 + 2/21 = 31/252
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