Add 8/36 and 6/72
8/36 + 6/72 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
8/36 = 8 × 2/36 × 2 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
16/72 + 6/72 = 16 + 6/72 = 22/72 - 22/72 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 8/36 + 6/72 = 11/36
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