Add 36/84 and 5/72
36/84 + 5/72 is 251/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
36/84 = 36 × 6/84 × 6 = 216/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
216/504 + 35/504 = 216 + 35/504 = 251/504 - So, 36/84 + 5/72 = 251/504
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