Add 3/72 and 1/84
3/72 + 1/84 is 3/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
1/84 = 1 × 6/84 × 6 = 6/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 6/504 = 21 + 6/504 = 27/504 - 27/504 simplified gives 3/56
- So, 3/72 + 1/84 = 3/56
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