Add 8/63 and 70/72
8/63 + 70/72 is 277/252.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
64/504 + 490/504 = 64 + 490/504 = 554/504 - 554/504 simplified gives 277/252
- So, 8/63 + 70/72 = 277/252
In mixed form: 125/252
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