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Add 12/5 and 6/72

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 6/72

12/5 + 6/72 is 149/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    12/5 = 12 × 72/5 × 72 = 864/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/360 + 30/360 = 864 + 30/360 = 894/360
  5. 894/360 simplified gives 149/60
  6. So, 12/5 + 6/72 = 149/60
    In mixed form: 229/60

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