Add 2/8 and 8/72
2/8 + 8/72 is 13/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 8/72 = 18 + 8/72 = 26/72 - 26/72 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 2/8 + 8/72 = 13/36
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