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Add 12/8 and 25/72

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 25/72

12/8 + 25/72 is 133/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/72 + 25/72 = 108 + 25/72 = 133/72
  5. So, 12/8 + 25/72 = 133/72
    In mixed form: 161/72

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