Add 6/7 and 45/72
6/7 + 45/72 is 83/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
6/7 = 6 × 72/7 × 72 = 432/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504 - Add the two like fractions:
432/504 + 315/504 = 432 + 315/504 = 747/504 - 747/504 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 6/7 + 45/72 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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