Add 2/6 and 3/72
26 + 372 is 38.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
26 = 2 × 126 × 12 = 2472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
372 = 3 × 172 × 1 = 372 - Add the two like fractions:
2472 + 372 = 24 + 372 = 2772 - 27/72 simplified gives 38
- So, 2/6 + 3/72 = 3/8
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