Add 3/8 and 1/72
3/8 + 1/72 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 1/72 = 27 + 1/72 = 28/72 - 28/72 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 3/8 + 1/72 = 7/18
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