Add 81/72 and 5/18
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 5/18
81/72 + 5/18 is 101/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
81/72 = 81 × 1/72 × 1 = 81/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 20/72 = 81 + 20/72 = 101/72 - So, 81/72 + 5/18 = 101/72
In mixed form: 129/72
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