Add 3/72 and 7/42
3/72 + 7/42 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 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 42 × 12 = 504,
7/42 = 7 × 12/42 × 12 = 84/504 - Add the two like fractions:
21/504 + 84/504 = 21 + 84/504 = 105/504 - 105/504 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 3/72 + 7/42 = 5/24
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