Add 25/63 and 4/72
25/63 + 4/72 is 19/42.
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,
25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Add the two like fractions:
200/504 + 28/504 = 200 + 28/504 = 228/504 - 228/504 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 25/63 + 4/72 = 19/42
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