Add 72/6 and 14/5
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 2 4/5
72/6 + 14/5 is 74/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
72/6 = 72 × 5/6 × 5 = 360/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
14/5 = 14 × 6/5 × 6 = 84/30 - Add the two like fractions:
360/30 + 84/30 = 360 + 84/30 = 444/30 - 444/30 simplified gives 74/5
- So, 72/6 + 14/5 = 74/5
In mixed form: 144/5
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