Add 72/6 and 9/72
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 9/72
726 + 972 is 978.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
726 = 72 × 126 × 12 = 86472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
972 = 9 × 172 × 1 = 972 - Add the two like fractions:
86472 + 972 = 864 + 972 = 87372 - 873/72 simplified gives 978
- So, 72/6 + 9/72 = 97/8
In mixed form: 1218
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