Add 6/63 and 27/72
6/63 + 27/72 is 79/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Add the two like fractions:
48/504 + 189/504 = 48 + 189/504 = 237/504 - 237/504 simplified gives 79/168
- So, 6/63 + 27/72 = 79/168
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