Add 9/72 and 2/8
9/72 + 2/8 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 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 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 18/72 = 9 + 18/72 = 27/72 - 27/72 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 9/72 + 2/8 = 3/8
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