Add 25/6 and 35/72
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 35/72
25/6 + 35/72 is 335/72.
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,
25/6 = 25 × 12/6 × 12 = 300/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Add the two like fractions:
300/72 + 35/72 = 300 + 35/72 = 335/72 - So, 25/6 + 35/72 = 335/72
In mixed form: 447/72
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