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Add 72/9 and 75/6

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 12 3/6

72/9 + 75/6 is 41/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    72/9 = 72 × 2/9 × 2 = 144/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    75/6 = 75 × 3/6 × 3 = 225/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/18 + 225/18 = 144 + 225/18 = 369/18
  5. 369/18 simplified gives 41/2
  6. So, 72/9 + 75/6 = 41/2
    In mixed form: 201/2

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