Add 63/72 and 16/21
63/72 + 16/21 is 275/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
63/72 = 63 × 7/72 × 7 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
16/21 = 16 × 24/21 × 24 = 384/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 384/504 = 441 + 384/504 = 825/504 - 825/504 simplified gives 275/168
- So, 63/72 + 16/21 = 275/168
In mixed form: 1107/168
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