Add 2/72 and 42/24
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 18/24
2/72 + 42/24 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 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 24 × 3 = 72,
42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 126/72 = 2 + 126/72 = 128/72 - 128/72 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 2/72 + 42/24 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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