Add 4/6 and 4/72
4/6 + 4/72 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
4/6 = 4 × 12/6 × 12 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 4/72 = 48 + 4/72 = 52/72 - 52/72 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 4/6 + 4/72 = 13/18
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