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Add 12/72 and 42/20

1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 2 2/20

12/72 + 42/20 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 20 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    42/20 = 42 × 18/20 × 18 = 756/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/360 + 756/360 = 60 + 756/360 = 816/360
  5. 816/360 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 12/72 + 42/20 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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