Add 9/72 and 25/84
9/72 + 25/84 is 71/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 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 84 × 6 = 504,
25/84 = 25 × 6/84 × 6 = 150/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 150/504 = 63 + 150/504 = 213/504 - 213/504 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 9/72 + 25/84 = 71/168
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