Add 45/63 and 2/72
45/63 + 2/72 is 187/252.
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,
45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 14/504 = 360 + 14/504 = 374/504 - 374/504 simplified gives 187/252
- So, 45/63 + 2/72 = 187/252
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