Add 3/72 and 6/63
3/72 + 6/63 is 23/168.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 48/504 = 21 + 48/504 = 69/504 - 69/504 simplified gives 23/168
- So, 3/72 + 6/63 = 23/168
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