Add 4/32 and 5/72
4/32 + 5/72 is 7/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
5/72 = 5 × 4/72 × 4 = 20/288 - Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 20/288 = 36 + 20/288 = 56/288 - 56/288 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 4/32 + 5/72 = 7/36
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