Add 4/21 and 8/72
4/21 + 8/72 is 19/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
4/21 = 4 × 24/21 × 24 = 96/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
96/504 + 56/504 = 96 + 56/504 = 152/504 - 152/504 simplified gives 19/63
- So, 4/21 + 8/72 = 19/63
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