Add 2/3 and 32/72
2/3 + 32/72 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
2/3 = 2 × 24/3 × 24 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 32/72 = 48 + 32/72 = 80/72 - 80/72 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 2/3 + 32/72 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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