Add 72/8 and 20/63
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 20/63
72/8 + 20/63 is 587/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
72/8 = 72 × 63/8 × 63 = 4536/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/504 + 160/504 = 4536 + 160/504 = 4696/504 - 4696/504 simplified gives 587/63
- So, 72/8 + 20/63 = 587/63
In mixed form: 920/63
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