Add 3/9 and 6/72
3/9 + 6/72 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 6/72 = 24 + 6/72 = 30/72 - 30/72 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 3/9 + 6/72 = 5/12
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