Add 6/72 and 27/6, Solve 6/72 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 6/72 and 27/6

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

6/72 + 27/6 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
27/6 = 27 × 12/6 × 12 = 324/72
Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 324/72 = 6 + 324/72 = 330/72
330/72 simplified gives 55/12
So, 6/72 + 27/6 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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