Add 72/8 and 7/12, Solve 9 0/8 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 72/8 and 7/12

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 7/12

72/8 + 7/12 is 115/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
72/8 = 72 × 3/8 × 3 = 216/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24
Add the two like fractions:
216/24 + 14/24 = 216 + 14/24 = 230/24
230/24 simplified gives 115/12
So, 72/8 + 7/12 = 115/12
In mixed form: 97/12

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