Add 4/72 and 20/81
4/72 + 20/81 is 49/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
4/72 = 4 × 9/72 × 9 = 36/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
20/81 = 20 × 8/81 × 8 = 160/648 - Add the two like fractions:
36/648 + 160/648 = 36 + 160/648 = 196/648 - 196/648 simplified gives 49/162
- So, 4/72 + 20/81 = 49/162
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