Add 21/56 and 25/72
21/56 + 25/72 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 175/504 = 189 + 175/504 = 364/504 - 364/504 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 21/56 + 25/72 = 13/18
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