Add 3/18 and 70/72
3/18 + 70/72 is 41/36.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 70/72 = 12 + 70/72 = 82/72 - 82/72 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 3/18 + 70/72 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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