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Add 2/72 and 84/7

1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 12 0/7

2/72 + 84/7 is 433/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
    84/7 = 84 × 72/7 × 72 = 6048/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/504 + 6048/504 = 14 + 6048/504 = 6062/504
  5. 6062/504 simplified gives 433/36
  6. So, 2/72 + 84/7 = 433/36
    In mixed form: 121/36

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