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Add 2/72 and 9/48

2/72 + 9/48 is 31/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/144 + 27/144 = 4 + 27/144 = 31/144
  5. So, 2/72 + 9/48 = 31/144

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