Add 2/36 and 2/72
2/36 + 2/72 is 1/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
4/72 + 2/72 = 4 + 2/72 = 6/72 - 6/72 simplified gives 1/12
- So, 2/36 + 2/72 = 1/12
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