Add 72/6 and 84/25, Solve 12 0/6 + 3 9/25 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 84/25

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

72/6 + 84/25 is 384/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 504/150 = 1800 + 504/150 = 2304/150
2304/150 simplified gives 384/25
So, 72/6 + 84/25 = 384/25
In mixed form: 159/25

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