Add 7/18 and 42/72
7/18 + 42/72 is 35/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
28/72 + 42/72 = 28 + 42/72 = 70/72 - 70/72 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 7/18 + 42/72 = 35/36
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