Add 3/72 and 14/18
3/72 + 14/18 is 59/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
3/72 + 56/72 = 3 + 56/72 = 59/72 - So, 3/72 + 14/18 = 59/72
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