Add 72/6 and 40/32, Solve 12 0/6 + 1 8/32 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 40/32

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

72/6 + 40/32 is 53/4.

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,
72/6 = 72 × 16/6 × 16 = 1152/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96
Add the two like fractions:
1152/96 + 120/96 = 1152 + 120/96 = 1272/96
1272/96 simplified gives 53/4
So, 72/6 + 40/32 = 53/4
In mixed form: 131/4

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