Add 63/72 and 54/84
63/72 + 54/84 is 85/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 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 84 × 6 = 504,
54/84 = 54 × 6/84 × 6 = 324/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 324/504 = 441 + 324/504 = 765/504 - 765/504 simplified gives 85/56
- So, 63/72 + 54/84 = 85/56
In mixed form: 129/56
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