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Add 7/72 and 7/32

7/72 + 7/32 is 91/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    7/72 = 7 × 4/72 × 4 = 28/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/288 + 63/288 = 28 + 63/288 = 91/288
  5. So, 7/72 + 7/32 = 91/288

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