Add 72/6 and 9/12
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 9/12
726 + 912 is 514.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
726 = 72 × 26 × 2 = 14412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
912 = 9 × 112 × 1 = 912 - Add the two like fractions:
14412 + 912 = 144 + 912 = 15312 - 153/12 simplified gives 514
- So, 72/6 + 9/12 = 51/4
In mixed form: 1234
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