Add 12/42 and 2/72
12/42 + 2/72 is 79/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
12/42 = 12 × 12/42 × 12 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 14/504 = 144 + 14/504 = 158/504 - 158/504 simplified gives 79/252
- So, 12/42 + 2/72 = 79/252
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