Add 9/72 and 14/18
9/72 + 14/18 is 65/72.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 56/72 = 9 + 56/72 = 65/72 - So, 9/72 + 14/18 = 65/72
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