Add 72/48 and 9/72
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 9/72
72/48 + 9/72 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
72/48 = 72 × 3/48 × 3 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
9/72 = 9 × 2/72 × 2 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 18/144 = 216 + 18/144 = 234/144 - 234/144 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 72/48 + 9/72 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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