Add 5/72 and 8/36
5/72 + 8/36 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
8/36 = 8 × 2/36 × 2 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
5/72 + 16/72 = 5 + 16/72 = 21/72 - 21/72 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 5/72 + 8/36 = 7/24
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