Add 72/6 and 4/72, Solve 12 0/6 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 4/72

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 4/72

72/6 + 4/72 is 217/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
72/6 = 72 × 12/6 × 12 = 864/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
Add the two like fractions:
864/72 + 4/72 = 864 + 4/72 = 868/72
868/72 simplified gives 217/18
So, 72/6 + 4/72 = 217/18
In mixed form: 121/18

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