Add 4/72 and 1/63
4/72 + 1/63 is 1/14.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504 - Add the two like fractions:
28/504 + 8/504 = 28 + 8/504 = 36/504 - 36/504 simplified gives 1/14
- So, 4/72 + 1/63 = 1/14
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