Add 32/6 and 4/72
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 4/72
326 + 472 is 9718.
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,
326 = 32 × 126 × 12 = 38472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
472 = 4 × 172 × 1 = 472 - Add the two like fractions:
38472 + 472 = 384 + 472 = 38872 - 388/72 simplified gives 9718
- So, 32/6 + 4/72 = 97/18
In mixed form: 5718
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