Add 72/6 and 84/32, Solve 12 0/6 + 2 20/32 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 84/32

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

72/6 + 84/32 is 117/8.

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,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96
Add the two like fractions:
1152/96 + 252/96 = 1152 + 252/96 = 1404/96
1404/96 simplified gives 117/8
So, 72/6 + 84/32 = 117/8
In mixed form: 145/8

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