Add 4/6 and 8/72
4/6 + 8/72 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
4/6 = 4 × 12/6 × 12 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 8/72 = 48 + 8/72 = 56/72 - 56/72 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 4/6 + 8/72 = 7/9
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