Add 8/72 and 14/6, Solve 8/72 + 2 2/6 as a fraction

Add 8/72 and 14/6

1^st number: 8/72, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

8/72 + 14/6 is 22/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
14/6 = 14 × 12/6 × 12 = 168/72
Add the two like fractions:
8/72 + 168/72 = 8 + 168/72 = 176/72
176/72 simplified gives 22/9
So, 8/72 + 14/6 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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