Add 7/72 and 2/6
7/72 + 2/6 is 31/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
7/72 + 24/72 = 7 + 24/72 = 31/72 - So, 7/72 + 2/6 = 31/72
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