Add 5/72 and 4/96
5/72 + 4/96 is 1/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 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 96 × 3 = 288,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288 - Add the two like fractions:
20/288 + 12/288 = 20 + 12/288 = 32/288 - 32/288 simplified gives 1/9
- So, 5/72 + 4/96 = 1/9
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