Add 45/6 and 42/72
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 42/72
45/6 + 42/72 is 97/12.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 12/6 × 12 = 540/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
540/72 + 42/72 = 540 + 42/72 = 582/72 - 582/72 simplified gives 97/12
- So, 45/6 + 42/72 = 97/12
In mixed form: 81/12
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