Add 2/72 and 4/12
2/72 + 4/12 is 13/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
4/12 = 4 × 6/12 × 6 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 24/72 = 2 + 24/72 = 26/72 - 26/72 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 2/72 + 4/12 = 13/36
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