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Add 42/6 and 10/72

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 10/72

42/6 + 10/72 is 257/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    42/6 = 42 × 12/6 × 12 = 504/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/72 + 10/72 = 504 + 10/72 = 514/72
  5. 514/72 simplified gives 257/36
  6. So, 42/6 + 10/72 = 257/36
    In mixed form: 75/36

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