Add 3/72 and 3/6
3/72 + 3/6 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
3/6 = 3 × 12/6 × 12 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
3/72 + 36/72 = 3 + 36/72 = 39/72 - 39/72 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 3/72 + 3/6 = 13/24
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