Add 3/8 and 6/72
3/8 + 6/72 is 11/24.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 6/72 = 27 + 6/72 = 33/72 - 33/72 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 3/8 + 6/72 = 11/24
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