Add 4/81 and 28/72
4/81 + 28/72 is 71/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 72 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
4/81 = 4 × 8/81 × 8 = 32/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
28/72 = 28 × 9/72 × 9 = 252/648 - Add the two like fractions:
32/648 + 252/648 = 32 + 252/648 = 284/648 - 284/648 simplified gives 71/162
- So, 4/81 + 28/72 = 71/162
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