Add 6/72 and 5/12
6/72 + 5/12 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 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 12 × 6 = 72,
5/12 = 5 × 6/12 × 6 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 30/72 = 6 + 30/72 = 36/72 - 36/72 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/72 + 5/12 = 1/2
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