Add 8/9 and 18/72
8/9 + 18/72 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
64/72 + 18/72 = 64 + 18/72 = 82/72 - 82/72 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 8/9 + 18/72 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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