Add 6/9 and 18/72
6/9 + 18/72 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 18/72 = 48 + 18/72 = 66/72 - 66/72 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 6/9 + 18/72 = 11/12
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