Add 72/63 and 3/72
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 3/72
72/63 + 3/72 is 199/168.
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,
72/63 = 72 × 8/63 × 8 = 576/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
576/504 + 21/504 = 576 + 21/504 = 597/504 - 597/504 simplified gives 199/168
- So, 72/63 + 3/72 = 199/168
In mixed form: 131/168
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