Add 72/12 and 30/25, Solve 6 0/12 + 1 5/25 as a fraction

Add 72/12 and 30/25

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

72/12 + 30/25 is 36/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
72/12 = 72 × 25/12 × 25 = 1800/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
30/25 = 30 × 12/25 × 12 = 360/300
Add the two like fractions:
1800/300 + 360/300 = 1800 + 360/300 = 2160/300
2160/300 simplified gives 36/5
So, 72/12 + 30/25 = 36/5
In mixed form: 71/5

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