Add 7/72 and 54/96
7/72 + 54/96 is 95/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 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 96 × 3 = 288,
54/96 = 54 × 3/96 × 3 = 162/288 - Add the two like fractions:
28/288 + 162/288 = 28 + 162/288 = 190/288 - 190/288 simplified gives 95/144
- So, 7/72 + 54/96 = 95/144
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