Add 7/24 and 4/72
7/24 + 4/72 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
21/72 + 4/72 = 21 + 4/72 = 25/72 - So, 7/24 + 4/72 = 25/72
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