Add 12/8 and 14/72
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 14/72
12/8 + 14/72 is 61/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
108/72 + 14/72 = 108 + 14/72 = 122/72 - 122/72 simplified gives 61/36
- So, 12/8 + 14/72 = 61/36
In mixed form: 125/36
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