Add 72/84 and 5/81
72/84 + 5/81 is 521/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
72/84 = 72 × 27/84 × 27 = 1944/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
5/81 = 5 × 28/81 × 28 = 140/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/2268 + 140/2268 = 1944 + 140/2268 = 2084/2268 - 2084/2268 simplified gives 521/567
- So, 72/84 + 5/81 = 521/567
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