Add 2/6 and 70/72, Solve 2/6 + 70/72 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 70/72

2/6 + 70/72 is 47/36.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 70/72 = 24 + 70/72 = 94/72
94/72 simplified gives 47/36
So, 2/6 + 70/72 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36

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