Add 20/3 and 12/72, Solve 6 2/3 + 12/72 as a fraction

Add 20/3 and 12/72

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 12/72

20/3 + 12/72 is 41/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
20/3 = 20 × 24/3 × 24 = 480/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
Add the two like fractions:
480/72 + 12/72 = 480 + 12/72 = 492/72
492/72 simplified gives 41/6
So, 20/3 + 12/72 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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