Add 27/72 and 8/63
27/72 + 8/63 is 253/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 64/504 = 189 + 64/504 = 253/504 - So, 27/72 + 8/63 = 253/504
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