Add 84/72 and 6/63
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 6/63
84/72 + 6/63 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
588/504 + 48/504 = 588 + 48/504 = 636/504 - 636/504 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 84/72 + 6/63 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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