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