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Add 1/6 and 2/72

1/6 + 2/72 is 7/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    1/6 = 1 × 12/6 × 12 = 12/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/72 + 2/72 = 12 + 2/72 = 14/72
  5. 14/72 simplified gives 7/36
  6. So, 1/6 + 2/72 = 7/36

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