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Add 72/12 and 40/49

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 40/49

72/12 + 40/49 is 334/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   40/49 = 40 × 12/49 × 12 = 480/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/588 + 480/588 = 3528 + 480/588 = 4008/588
5. 4008/588 simplified gives 334/49
6. So, 72/12 + 40/49 = 334/49
   In mixed form: 640/49

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