Add 30/72 and 40/63
30/72 + 40/63 is 265/252.
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,
30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504 - Add the two like fractions:
210/504 + 320/504 = 210 + 320/504 = 530/504 - 530/504 simplified gives 265/252
- So, 30/72 + 40/63 = 265/252
In mixed form: 113/252
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