Add 18/6 and 7/72
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 7/72
186 + 772 is 22372.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
186 = 18 × 126 × 12 = 21672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Add the two like fractions:
21672 + 772 = 216 + 772 = 22372 - So, 18/6 + 7/72 = 223/72
In mixed form: 3772
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