Add 3/72 and 40/6, Solve 3/72 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 3/72 and 40/6

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

3/72 + 40/6 is 161/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
40/6 = 40 × 12/6 × 12 = 480/72
Add the two like fractions:
3/72 + 480/72 = 3 + 480/72 = 483/72
483/72 simplified gives 161/24
So, 3/72 + 40/6 = 161/24
In mixed form: 617/24

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