Add 2/18 and 2/72
2/18 + 2/72 is 5/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
8/72 + 2/72 = 8 + 2/72 = 10/72 - 10/72 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 2/18 + 2/72 = 5/36
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