Add 5/72 and 42/63
5/72 + 42/63 is 53/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 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 63 × 8 = 504,
42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
35/504 + 336/504 = 35 + 336/504 = 371/504 - 371/504 simplified gives 53/72
- So, 5/72 + 42/63 = 53/72
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