Add 7/72 and 4/32
7/72 + 4/32 is 2/9.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 4/72 × 4 = 28/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Add the two like fractions:
28/288 + 36/288 = 28 + 36/288 = 64/288 - 64/288 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 7/72 + 4/32 = 2/9
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