Add 3/72 and 5/7
3/72 + 5/7 is 127/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
5/7 = 5 × 72/7 × 72 = 360/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 360/504 = 21 + 360/504 = 381/504 - 381/504 simplified gives 127/168
- So, 3/72 + 5/7 = 127/168
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