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Add 1/12 and 2/72

1/12 + 2/72 is 1/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    1/12 = 1 × 6/12 × 6 = 6/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/72 + 2/72 = 6 + 2/72 = 8/72
  5. 8/72 simplified gives 1/9
  6. So, 1/12 + 2/72 = 1/9

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