Add 32/72 and 42/6, Solve 32/72 + 7 0/6 as a fraction

Add 32/72 and 42/6

1^st number: 32/72, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

32/72 + 42/6 is 67/9.

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,
42/6 = 42 × 12/6 × 12 = 504/72
Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 504/72 = 32 + 504/72 = 536/72
536/72 simplified gives 67/9
So, 32/72 + 42/6 = 67/9
In mixed form: 74/9

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