Add 6/72 and 18/48
6/72 + 18/48 is 11/24.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 2/72 × 2 = 12/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 54/144 = 12 + 54/144 = 66/144 - 66/144 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 6/72 + 18/48 = 11/24
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