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Add 48/4 and 3/72

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 3/72

48/4 + 3/72 is 289/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
    48/4 = 48 × 18/4 × 18 = 864/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/72 + 3/72 = 864 + 3/72 = 867/72
  5. 867/72 simplified gives 289/24
  6. So, 48/4 + 3/72 = 289/24
    In mixed form: 121/24

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