Add 2/72 and 5/9
2/72 + 5/9 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 40/72 = 2 + 40/72 = 42/72 - 42/72 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 2/72 + 5/9 = 7/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/72+5/9 2/72+10/9 2/72+5/18 6/72+5/9 2/72+15/9 2/72+5/27 10/72+5/9 2/72+25/9 2/72+5/45 14/72+5/9 2/72+35/9 2/72+5/63