Add 32/72 and 12/6, Solve 32/72 + 2 0/6 as a fraction

Add 32/72 and 12/6

1^st number: 32/72, 2^nd number: 2 0/6

32/72 + 12/6 is 22/9.

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,
32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
12/6 = 12 × 12/6 × 12 = 144/72
Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 144/72 = 32 + 144/72 = 176/72
176/72 simplified gives 22/9
So, 32/72 + 12/6 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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