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Add 72/21 and 56/18

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 3 2/18

72/21 + 56/18 is 412/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
    72/21 = 72 × 6/21 × 6 = 432/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    56/18 = 56 × 7/18 × 7 = 392/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/126 + 392/126 = 432 + 392/126 = 824/126
  5. 824/126 simplified gives 412/63
  6. So, 72/21 + 56/18 = 412/63
    In mixed form: 634/63

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