Add 3/18 and 6/72
3/18 + 6/72 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 6/72 = 12 + 6/72 = 18/72 - 18/72 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 3/18 + 6/72 = 1/4
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