Add 6/72 and 5/36
6/72 + 5/36 is 2/9.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 10/72 = 6 + 10/72 = 16/72 - 16/72 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 6/72 + 5/36 = 2/9
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