Add 42/7 and 6/72
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 6/72
42/7 + 6/72 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
42/7 = 42 × 72/7 × 72 = 3024/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/504 + 42/504 = 3024 + 42/504 = 3066/504 - 3066/504 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 42/7 + 6/72 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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