Add 12/3 and 12/72, Solve 4 0/3 + 12/72 as a fraction

Add 12/3 and 12/72

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 12/72

12/3 + 12/72 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
12/3 = 12 × 24/3 × 24 = 288/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 12/72 = 288 + 12/72 = 300/72
300/72 simplified gives 25/6
So, 12/3 + 12/72 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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