Add 63/2 and 4/72
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 4/72
63/2 + 4/72 is 284/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
63/2 = 63 × 36/2 × 36 = 2268/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/72 + 4/72 = 2268 + 4/72 = 2272/72 - 2272/72 simplified gives 284/9
- So, 63/2 + 4/72 = 284/9
In mixed form: 315/9
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