Add 1/24 and 5/72
1/24 + 5/72 is 1/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
3/72 + 5/72 = 3 + 5/72 = 8/72 - 8/72 simplified gives 1/9
- So, 1/24 + 5/72 = 1/9
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