Add 9/72 and 5/75
9/72 + 5/75 is 23/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
5/75 = 5 × 24/75 × 24 = 120/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1800 + 120/1800 = 225 + 120/1800 = 345/1800 - 345/1800 simplified gives 23/120
- So, 9/72 + 5/75 = 23/120
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