Add 12/3 and 6/72
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/72
123 + 672 is 4912.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
123 = 12 × 243 × 24 = 28872 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
672 = 6 × 172 × 1 = 672 - Add the two like fractions:
28872 + 672 = 288 + 672 = 29472 - 294/72 simplified gives 4912
- So, 12/3 + 6/72 = 49/12
In mixed form: 4112
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