Add 72/6 and 12/32
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 12/32
726 + 1232 is 998.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
726 = 72 × 166 × 16 = 115296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1232 = 12 × 332 × 3 = 3696 - Add the two like fractions:
115296 + 3696 = 1152 + 3696 = 118896 - 1188/96 simplified gives 998
- So, 72/6 + 12/32 = 99/8
In mixed form: 1238
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