Add 2/72 and 72/8
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 9 0/8
2/72 + 72/8 is 325/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 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 8 × 9 = 72,
72/8 = 72 × 9/8 × 9 = 648/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 648/72 = 2 + 648/72 = 650/72 - 650/72 simplified gives 325/36
- So, 2/72 + 72/8 = 325/36
In mixed form: 91/36
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