Add 72/2 and 12/9
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/9
72/2 + 12/9 is 112/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
72/2 = 72 × 9/2 × 9 = 648/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
12/9 = 12 × 2/9 × 2 = 24/18 - Add the two like fractions:
648/18 + 24/18 = 648 + 24/18 = 672/18 - 672/18 simplified gives 112/3
- So, 72/2 + 12/9 = 112/3
In mixed form: 371/3
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