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Add 8/72 and 42/3

1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 14 0/3

8/72 + 42/3 is 127/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 3 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    42/3 = 42 × 24/3 × 24 = 1008/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/72 + 1008/72 = 8 + 1008/72 = 1016/72
  5. 1016/72 simplified gives 127/9
  6. So, 8/72 + 42/3 = 127/9
    In mixed form: 141/9

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