Add 3/72 and 3/32
3/72 + 3/32 is 13/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Add the two like fractions:
12/288 + 27/288 = 12 + 27/288 = 39/288 - 39/288 simplified gives 13/96
- So, 3/72 + 3/32 = 13/96
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