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Add 7/9 and 4/72

7/9 + 4/72 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/72 + 4/72 = 56 + 4/72 = 60/72
  5. 60/72 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 7/9 + 4/72 = 5/6

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