Add 72/6 and 5/42
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 5/42
726 + 542 is 50942.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
726 = 72 × 76 × 7 = 50442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
542 = 5 × 142 × 1 = 542 - Add the two like fractions:
50442 + 542 = 504 + 542 = 50942 - So, 72/6 + 5/42 = 509/42
In mixed form: 12542
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