Add 2/72 and 5/36
2/72 + 5/36 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 10/72 = 2 + 10/72 = 12/72 - 12/72 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/72 + 5/36 = 1/6
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