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Add 3/72 and 3/32

3/72 + 3/32 is 13/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/288 + 27/288 = 12 + 27/288 = 39/288
  5. 39/288 simplified gives 13/96
  6. So, 3/72 + 3/32 = 13/96

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