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Add 3/72 and 2/6

3/72 + 2/6 is 3/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/72 + 24/72 = 3 + 24/72 = 27/72
  5. 27/72 simplified gives 3/8
  6. So, 3/72 + 2/6 = 3/8

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