Add 3/63 and 18/72
3/63 + 18/72 is 25/84.
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,
3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
18/72 = 18 × 7/72 × 7 = 126/504 - Add the two like fractions:
24/504 + 126/504 = 24 + 126/504 = 150/504 - 150/504 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 3/63 + 18/72 = 25/84
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