Add 9/72 and 32/70
9/72 + 32/70 is 163/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
9/72 = 9 × 35/72 × 35 = 315/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
32/70 = 32 × 36/70 × 36 = 1152/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
315/2520 + 1152/2520 = 315 + 1152/2520 = 1467/2520 - 1467/2520 simplified gives 163/280
- So, 9/72 + 32/70 = 163/280
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