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Add 72/18 and 4/8

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 4/8

72/18 + 4/8 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    72/18 = 72 × 4/18 × 4 = 288/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/72 + 36/72 = 288 + 36/72 = 324/72
  5. 324/72 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 72/18 + 4/8 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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