Add 5/63 and 5/72
5/63 + 5/72 is 25/168.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
40/504 + 35/504 = 40 + 35/504 = 75/504 - 75/504 simplified gives 25/168
- So, 5/63 + 5/72 = 25/168
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