Add 5/84 and 3/72
5/84 + 3/72 is 17/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
5/84 = 5 × 6/84 × 6 = 30/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
30/504 + 21/504 = 30 + 21/504 = 51/504 - 51/504 simplified gives 17/168
- So, 5/84 + 3/72 = 17/168
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