Add 21/35 and 6/72
21/35 + 6/72 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
21/35 = 21 × 72/35 × 72 = 1512/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
6/72 = 6 × 35/72 × 35 = 210/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2520 + 210/2520 = 1512 + 210/2520 = 1722/2520 - 1722/2520 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 21/35 + 6/72 = 41/60
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