Add 1/8 and 7/72
1/8 + 7/72 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 7/72 = 9 + 7/72 = 16/72 - 16/72 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 1/8 + 7/72 = 2/9
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