Add 63/6 and 4/72
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 4/72
63/6 + 4/72 is 95/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
63/6 = 63 × 12/6 × 12 = 756/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
756/72 + 4/72 = 756 + 4/72 = 760/72 - 760/72 simplified gives 95/9
- So, 63/6 + 4/72 = 95/9
In mixed form: 105/9
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