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Add 72/12 and 7/8

1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 7/8

72/12 + 7/8 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    72/12 = 72 × 2/12 × 2 = 144/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/24 + 21/24 = 144 + 21/24 = 165/24
  5. 165/24 simplified gives 55/8
  6. So, 72/12 + 7/8 = 55/8
    In mixed form: 67/8

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