Add 8/6 and 3/72
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 3/72
8/6 + 3/72 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
8/6 = 8 × 12/6 × 12 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 3/72 = 96 + 3/72 = 99/72 - 99/72 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 8/6 + 3/72 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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