Add 4/63 and 49/72
4/63 + 49/72 is 125/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504 - Add the two like fractions:
32/504 + 343/504 = 32 + 343/504 = 375/504 - 375/504 simplified gives 125/168
- So, 4/63 + 49/72 = 125/168
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