Add 6/72 and 5/56
6/72 + 5/56 is 29/168.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Add the two like fractions:
42/504 + 45/504 = 42 + 45/504 = 87/504 - 87/504 simplified gives 29/168
- So, 6/72 + 5/56 = 29/168
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