Add 5/21 and 45/72
5/21 + 45/72 is 145/168.
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,
45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504 - Add the two like fractions:
120/504 + 315/504 = 120 + 315/504 = 435/504 - 435/504 simplified gives 145/168
- So, 5/21 + 45/72 = 145/168
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