Add 12/72 and 1/24
12/72 + 1/24 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 3/72 = 12 + 3/72 = 15/72 - 15/72 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 12/72 + 1/24 = 5/24
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