Add 5/72 and 6/32
5/72 + 6/32 is 37/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
20/288 + 54/288 = 20 + 54/288 = 74/288 - 74/288 simplified gives 37/144
- So, 5/72 + 6/32 = 37/144
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