Add 5/72 and 12/32
5/72 + 12/32 is 4/9.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 4/72 × 4 = 20/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Add the two like fractions:
20/288 + 108/288 = 20 + 108/288 = 128/288 - 128/288 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 5/72 + 12/32 = 4/9
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