Add 35/72 and 20/63
35/72 + 20/63 is 45/56.
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,
35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504 - Add the two like fractions:
245/504 + 160/504 = 245 + 160/504 = 405/504 - 405/504 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 35/72 + 20/63 = 45/56
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