Add 8/72 and 5/18
8/72 + 5/18 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
8/72 + 20/72 = 8 + 20/72 = 28/72 - 28/72 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 8/72 + 5/18 = 7/18
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