Add 7/63 and 4/72
7/63 + 4/72 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 28/504 = 56 + 28/504 = 84/504 - 84/504 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 7/63 + 4/72 = 1/6
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