Add 9/72 and 27/36
9/72 + 27/36 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
27/36 = 27 × 2/36 × 2 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 54/72 = 9 + 54/72 = 63/72 - 63/72 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 9/72 + 27/36 = 7/8
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