Add 4/72 and 5/6
4/72 + 5/6 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
5/6 = 5 × 12/6 × 12 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
4/72 + 60/72 = 4 + 60/72 = 64/72 - 64/72 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 4/72 + 5/6 = 8/9
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