Add 3/24 and 5/72
3/24 + 5/72 is 7/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 5/72 = 9 + 5/72 = 14/72 - 14/72 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 3/24 + 5/72 = 7/36
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