Add 3/8 and 42/72
3/8 + 42/72 is 23/24.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 42/72 = 27 + 42/72 = 69/72 - 69/72 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 3/8 + 42/72 = 23/24
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