Add 12/3 and 4/72
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 4/72
12/3 + 4/72 is 73/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
12/3 = 12 × 24/3 × 24 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 4/72 = 288 + 4/72 = 292/72 - 292/72 simplified gives 73/18
- So, 12/3 + 4/72 = 73/18
In mixed form: 41/18
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