Add 4/72 and 6/63
4/72 + 6/63 is 19/126.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
28/504 + 48/504 = 28 + 48/504 = 76/504 - 76/504 simplified gives 19/126
- So, 4/72 + 6/63 = 19/126
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