Add 7/21 and 16/72
7/21 + 16/72 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
7/21 = 7 × 24/21 × 24 = 168/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
168/504 + 112/504 = 168 + 112/504 = 280/504 - 280/504 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 7/21 + 16/72 = 5/9
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