Add 2/4 and 3/72
2/4 + 3/72 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
2/4 = 2 × 18/4 × 18 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 3/72 = 36 + 3/72 = 39/72 - 39/72 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 2/4 + 3/72 = 13/24
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