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Add 84/2 and 12/72

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 12/72

84/2 + 12/72 is 253/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    84/2 = 84 × 36/2 × 36 = 3024/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/72 + 12/72 = 3024 + 12/72 = 3036/72
  5. 3036/72 simplified gives 253/6
  6. So, 84/2 + 12/72 = 253/6
    In mixed form: 421/6

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