Add 1/72 and 42/6
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 7 0/6
1/72 + 42/6 is 505/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
42/6 = 42 × 12/6 × 12 = 504/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1/72 + 504/72 = 1 + 504/72 = 505/72 - So, 1/72 + 42/6 = 505/72
In mixed form: 71/72
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