Add 9/72 and 49/63
9/72 + 49/63 is 65/72.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 392/504 = 63 + 392/504 = 455/504 - 455/504 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 9/72 + 49/63 = 65/72
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