Add 9/18 and 15/72
9/18 + 15/72 is 17/24.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 4/18 × 4 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 15/72 = 36 + 15/72 = 51/72 - 51/72 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 9/18 + 15/72 = 17/24
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