Add 72/5 and 12/84
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 12/84
72/5 + 12/84 is 509/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
72/5 = 72 × 84/5 × 84 = 6048/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/420 + 60/420 = 6048 + 60/420 = 6108/420 - 6108/420 simplified gives 509/35
- So, 72/5 + 12/84 = 509/35
In mixed form: 1419/35
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