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Add 72/6 and 4/8

1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 4/8

72/6 + 4/8 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    72/6 = 72 × 4/6 × 4 = 288/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/24 + 12/24 = 288 + 12/24 = 300/24
  5. 300/24 simplified gives 25/2
  6. So, 72/6 + 4/8 = 25/2
    In mixed form: 121/2

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