Add 2/72 and 9/64
2/72 + 9/64 is 97/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
2/72 = 2 × 8/72 × 8 = 16/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576 - Add the two like fractions:
16/576 + 81/576 = 16 + 81/576 = 97/576 - So, 2/72 + 9/64 = 97/576
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