Add 9/72 and 2/6
9/72 + 2/6 is 11/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 24/72 = 9 + 24/72 = 33/72 - 33/72 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 9/72 + 2/6 = 11/24
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