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Add 1/72 and 18/48

1/72 + 18/48 is 7/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    1/72 = 1 × 2/72 × 2 = 2/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/144 + 54/144 = 2 + 54/144 = 56/144
  5. 56/144 simplified gives 7/18
  6. So, 1/72 + 18/48 = 7/18

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