Add 5/72 and 45/56
5/72 + 45/56 is 55/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 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 56 × 9 = 504,
45/56 = 45 × 9/56 × 9 = 405/504 - Add the two like fractions:
35/504 + 405/504 = 35 + 405/504 = 440/504 - 440/504 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 5/72 + 45/56 = 55/63
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