Add 5/21 and 28/72
5/21 + 28/72 is 79/126.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 24/21 × 24 = 120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504 - Add the two like fractions:
120/504 + 196/504 = 120 + 196/504 = 316/504 - 316/504 simplified gives 79/126
- So, 5/21 + 28/72 = 79/126
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