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Add 4/72 and 3/81

4/72 + 3/81 is 5/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
    4/72 = 4 × 9/72 × 9 = 36/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    3/81 = 3 × 8/81 × 8 = 24/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/648 + 24/648 = 36 + 24/648 = 60/648
  5. 60/648 simplified gives 5/54
  6. So, 4/72 + 3/81 = 5/54

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