Add 8/72 and 5/36
8/72 + 5/36 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
8/72 + 10/72 = 8 + 10/72 = 18/72 - 18/72 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 8/72 + 5/36 = 1/4
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