Add 6/72 and 9/3
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 3 0/3
6/72 + 9/3 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 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 3 × 24 = 72,
9/3 = 9 × 24/3 × 24 = 216/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 216/72 = 6 + 216/72 = 222/72 - 222/72 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 6/72 + 9/3 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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