Add 5/72 and 8/48
5/72 + 8/48 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
5/72 = 5 × 2/72 × 2 = 10/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144 - Add the two like fractions:
10/144 + 24/144 = 10 + 24/144 = 34/144 - 34/144 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 5/72 + 8/48 = 17/72
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