Add 2/72 and 8/9
2/72 + 8/9 is 11/12.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 64/72 = 2 + 64/72 = 66/72 - 66/72 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 2/72 + 8/9 = 11/12
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