Add 5/72 and 7/24
5/72 + 7/24 is 13/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 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 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Add the two like fractions:
5/72 + 21/72 = 5 + 21/72 = 26/72 - 26/72 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 5/72 + 7/24 = 13/36
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