Add 2/3 and 4/72
23 + 472 is 1318.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
23 = 2 × 243 × 24 = 4872 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
472 = 4 × 172 × 1 = 472 - Add the two like fractions:
4872 + 472 = 48 + 472 = 5272 - 52/72 simplified gives 1318
- So, 2/3 + 4/72 = 13/18
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