Add 72/63 and 1/8
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 1/8
72/63 + 1/8 is 71/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
72/63 = 72 × 8/63 × 8 = 576/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
1/8 = 1 × 63/8 × 63 = 63/504 - Add the two like fractions:
576/504 + 63/504 = 576 + 63/504 = 639/504 - 639/504 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 72/63 + 1/8 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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