Add 72/9 and 10/12
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 10/12
72/9 + 10/12 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
72/9 = 72 × 4/9 × 4 = 288/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
288/36 + 30/36 = 288 + 30/36 = 318/36 - 318/36 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 72/9 + 10/12 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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