Add 72/9 and 63/12
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 5 3/12
72/9 + 63/12 is 53/4.
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,
63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36 - Add the two like fractions:
288/36 + 189/36 = 288 + 189/36 = 477/36 - 477/36 simplified gives 53/4
- So, 72/9 + 63/12 = 53/4
In mixed form: 131/4
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