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Add 3/72 and 3/56

3/72 + 3/56 is 2/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/504 + 27/504 = 21 + 27/504 = 48/504
  5. 48/504 simplified gives 2/21
  6. So, 3/72 + 3/56 = 2/21

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