Add 9/8 and 2/72
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 2/72
9/8 + 2/72 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
9/8 = 9 × 9/8 × 9 = 81/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 2/72 = 81 + 2/72 = 83/72 - So, 9/8 + 2/72 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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