Add 3/72 and 45/84
3/72 + 45/84 is 97/168.
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,
45/84 = 45 × 6/84 × 6 = 270/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 270/504 = 21 + 270/504 = 291/504 - 291/504 simplified gives 97/168
- So, 3/72 + 45/84 = 97/168
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