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Add 4/81 and 7/72

4/81 + 7/72 is 95/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    4/81 = 4 × 8/81 × 8 = 32/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
    7/72 = 7 × 9/72 × 9 = 63/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/648 + 63/648 = 32 + 63/648 = 95/648
  5. So, 4/81 + 7/72 = 95/648

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