Add 1/72 and 12/8
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 1 4/8
1/72 + 12/8 is 109/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1/72 + 108/72 = 1 + 108/72 = 109/72 - So, 1/72 + 12/8 = 109/72
In mixed form: 137/72
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