Add 9/72 and 9/56
9/72 + 9/56 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 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 56 × 9 = 504,
9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 81/504 = 63 + 81/504 = 144/504 - 144/504 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 9/72 + 9/56 = 2/7
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