Add 6/72 and 75/9, Solve 6/72 + 8 3/9 as a fraction

Add 6/72 and 75/9

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

6/72 + 75/9 is 101/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
75/9 = 75 × 8/9 × 8 = 600/72
Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 600/72 = 6 + 600/72 = 606/72
606/72 simplified gives 101/12
So, 6/72 + 75/9 = 101/12
In mixed form: 85/12

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