Add 7/72 and 8/9
7/72 + 8/9 is 71/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
7/72 + 64/72 = 7 + 64/72 = 71/72 - So, 7/72 + 8/9 = 71/72
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