Add 1/72 and 4/81
1/72 + 4/81 is 41/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
1/72 = 1 × 9/72 × 9 = 9/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
4/81 = 4 × 8/81 × 8 = 32/648 - Add the two like fractions:
9/648 + 32/648 = 9 + 32/648 = 41/648 - So, 1/72 + 4/81 = 41/648
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