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Add 7/63 and 8/72

7/63 + 8/72 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/504 + 56/504 = 56 + 56/504 = 112/504
  5. 112/504 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 7/63 + 8/72 = 2/9

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