Add 20/6 and 25/72
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 25/72
206 + 2572 is 26572.
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,
206 = 20 × 126 × 12 = 24072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2572 = 25 × 172 × 1 = 2572 - Add the two like fractions:
24072 + 2572 = 240 + 2572 = 26572 - So, 20/6 + 25/72 = 265/72
In mixed form: 34972
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