Add 72/6 and 24/64
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 24/64
72/6 + 24/64 is 99/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
72/6 = 72 × 32/6 × 32 = 2304/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
24/64 = 24 × 3/64 × 3 = 72/192 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/192 + 72/192 = 2304 + 72/192 = 2376/192 - 2376/192 simplified gives 99/8
- So, 72/6 + 24/64 = 99/8
In mixed form: 123/8
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