Add 1/72 and 72/96
1/72 + 72/96 is 55/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 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 96 × 3 = 288,
72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288 - Add the two like fractions:
4/288 + 216/288 = 4 + 216/288 = 220/288 - 220/288 simplified gives 55/72
- So, 1/72 + 72/96 = 55/72
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