Add 9/4 and 5/72
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 5/72
9/4 + 5/72 is 167/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
9/4 = 9 × 18/4 × 18 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 5/72 = 162 + 5/72 = 167/72 - So, 9/4 + 5/72 = 167/72
In mixed form: 223/72
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