Add 6/56 and 2/72
6/56 + 2/72 is 17/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
54/504 + 14/504 = 54 + 14/504 = 68/504 - 68/504 simplified gives 17/126
- So, 6/56 + 2/72 = 17/126
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