Add 5/9 and 2/72
5/9 + 2/72 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
40/72 + 2/72 = 40 + 2/72 = 42/72 - 42/72 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 5/9 + 2/72 = 7/12
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