Add 2/72 and 9/48
2/72 + 9/48 is 31/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Add the two like fractions:
4/144 + 27/144 = 4 + 27/144 = 31/144 - So, 2/72 + 9/48 = 31/144
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