Add 4/72 and 9/32
4/72 + 9/32 is 97/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
4/72 = 4 × 4/72 × 4 = 16/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
16/288 + 81/288 = 16 + 81/288 = 97/288 - So, 4/72 + 9/32 = 97/288
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