Add 5/72 and 3/7
5/72 + 3/7 is 251/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
3/7 = 3 × 72/7 × 72 = 216/504 - Add the two like fractions:
35/504 + 216/504 = 35 + 216/504 = 251/504 - So, 5/72 + 3/7 = 251/504
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