Add 3/72 and 25/63
3/72 + 25/63 is 221/504.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 200/504 = 21 + 200/504 = 221/504 - So, 3/72 + 25/63 = 221/504
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