Add 63/6 and 5/72
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 5/72
636 + 572 is 76172.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
636 = 63 × 126 × 12 = 75672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
572 = 5 × 172 × 1 = 572 - Add the two like fractions:
75672 + 572 = 756 + 572 = 76172 - So, 63/6 + 5/72 = 761/72
In mixed form: 104172
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