Add 6/72 and 12/5
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 2 2/5
6/72 + 12/5 is 149/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
12/5 = 12 × 72/5 × 72 = 864/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 864/360 = 30 + 864/360 = 894/360 - 894/360 simplified gives 149/60
- So, 6/72 + 12/5 = 149/60
In mixed form: 229/60
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