Add 63/72 and 24/42
63/72 + 24/42 is 81/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 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 42 × 12 = 504,
24/42 = 24 × 12/42 × 12 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 288/504 = 441 + 288/504 = 729/504 - 729/504 simplified gives 81/56
- So, 63/72 + 24/42 = 81/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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