Add 12/72 and 4/18
12/72 + 4/18 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 16/72 = 12 + 16/72 = 28/72 - 28/72 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 12/72 + 4/18 = 7/18
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