Add 1/12 and 4/72
1/12 + 4/72 is 5/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
1/12 = 1 × 6/12 × 6 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 4/72 = 6 + 4/72 = 10/72 - 10/72 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 1/12 + 4/72 = 5/36
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