Add 42/6 and 56/72
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 56/72
42/6 + 56/72 is 70/9.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 12/6 × 12 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
504/72 + 56/72 = 504 + 56/72 = 560/72 - 560/72 simplified gives 70/9
- So, 42/6 + 56/72 = 70/9
In mixed form: 77/9
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