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Add 72/12 and 36/5

1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 7 1/5

72/12 + 36/5 is 66/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    36/5 = 36 × 12/5 × 12 = 432/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/60 + 432/60 = 360 + 432/60 = 792/60
  5. 792/60 simplified gives 66/5
  6. So, 72/12 + 36/5 = 66/5
    In mixed form: 131/5

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