Add 8/2 and 6/72
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6/72
8/2 + 6/72 is 49/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
8/2 = 8 × 36/2 × 36 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 6/72 = 288 + 6/72 = 294/72 - 294/72 simplified gives 49/12
- So, 8/2 + 6/72 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12
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