Add 5/72 and 2/12
5/72 + 2/12 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
2/12 = 2 × 6/12 × 6 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
5/72 + 12/72 = 5 + 12/72 = 17/72 - So, 5/72 + 2/12 = 17/72
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