Add 6/72 and 9/32
6/72 + 9/32 is 35/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
6/72 = 6 × 4/72 × 4 = 24/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
24/288 + 81/288 = 24 + 81/288 = 105/288 - 105/288 simplified gives 35/96
- So, 6/72 + 9/32 = 35/96
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