Add 1/72 and 4/32
1/72 + 4/32 is 5/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
1/72 = 1 × 4/72 × 4 = 4/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Add the two like fractions:
4/288 + 36/288 = 4 + 36/288 = 40/288 - 40/288 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 1/72 + 4/32 = 5/36
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