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Add 64/12 and 28/72

1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 28/72

64/12 + 28/72 is 103/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    64/12 = 64 × 6/12 × 6 = 384/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/72 + 28/72 = 384 + 28/72 = 412/72
  5. 412/72 simplified gives 103/18
  6. So, 64/12 + 28/72 = 103/18
    In mixed form: 513/18

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