Add 24/6 and 72/35, Solve 4 0/6 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 72/35

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

24/6 + 72/35 is 212/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 432/210 = 840 + 432/210 = 1272/210
1272/210 simplified gives 212/35
So, 24/6 + 72/35 = 212/35
In mixed form: 62/35

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