Add 9/72 and 1/7
9/72 + 1/7 is 15/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
1/7 = 1 × 72/7 × 72 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 72/504 = 63 + 72/504 = 135/504 - 135/504 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 9/72 + 1/7 = 15/56
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