Add 5/12 and 2/72
5/12 + 2/72 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
5/12 = 5 × 6/12 × 6 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
30/72 + 2/72 = 30 + 2/72 = 32/72 - 32/72 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 5/12 + 2/72 = 4/9
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