Add 4/72 and 3/18
4/72 + 3/18 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
4/72 + 12/72 = 4 + 12/72 = 16/72 - 16/72 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 4/72 + 3/18 = 2/9
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