Add 4/72 and 5/36
4/72 + 5/36 is 7/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
4/72 + 10/72 = 4 + 10/72 = 14/72 - 14/72 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 4/72 + 5/36 = 7/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/72+5/36 4/72+10/36 4/72+5/72 12/72+5/36 4/72+15/36 20/72+5/36 4/72+25/36 28/72+5/36 4/72+35/36