Add 7/72 and 5/24
7/72 + 5/24 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 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 24 × 3 = 72,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
7/72 + 15/72 = 7 + 15/72 = 22/72 - 22/72 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 7/72 + 5/24 = 11/36
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