Add 9/63 and 5/72
9/63 + 5/72 is 107/504.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
72/504 + 35/504 = 72 + 35/504 = 107/504 - So, 9/63 + 5/72 = 107/504
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