Add 72/21 and 8/63
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 8/63
72/21 + 8/63 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
72/21 = 72 × 3/21 × 3 = 216/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63 - Add the two like fractions:
216/63 + 8/63 = 216 + 8/63 = 224/63 - 224/63 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 72/21 + 8/63 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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