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Add 72/6 and 7/72

1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 7/72

72/6 + 7/72 is 871/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    72/6 = 72 × 12/6 × 12 = 864/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/72 + 7/72 = 864 + 7/72 = 871/72
  5. So, 72/6 + 7/72 = 871/72
    In mixed form: 127/72

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