Add 72/6 and 12/27
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 12/27
72/6 + 12/27 is 112/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
72/6 = 72 × 9/6 × 9 = 648/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Add the two like fractions:
648/54 + 24/54 = 648 + 24/54 = 672/54 - 672/54 simplified gives 112/9
- So, 72/6 + 12/27 = 112/9
In mixed form: 124/9
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