Add 35/6 and 56/72
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 56/72
35/6 + 56/72 is 119/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/6 = 35 × 12/6 × 12 = 420/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
420/72 + 56/72 = 420 + 56/72 = 476/72 - 476/72 simplified gives 119/18
- So, 35/6 + 56/72 = 119/18
In mixed form: 611/18
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/6+56/72 35/12+56/72 35/18+56/72 35/30+56/72 35/42+56/72