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Add 72/6 and 63/84

1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 63/84

72/6 + 63/84 is 51/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    72/6 = 72 × 14/6 × 14 = 1008/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/84 + 63/84 = 1008 + 63/84 = 1071/84
  5. 1071/84 simplified gives 51/4
  6. So, 72/6 + 63/84 = 51/4
    In mixed form: 123/4

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