Add 8/18 and 8/72
8/18 + 8/72 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 8/72 = 32 + 8/72 = 40/72 - 40/72 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 8/18 + 8/72 = 5/9
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