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Add 27/6 and 72/35

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 2 2/35

27/6 + 72/35 is 459/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    27/6 = 27 × 35/6 × 35 = 945/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/210 + 432/210 = 945 + 432/210 = 1377/210
  5. 1377/210 simplified gives 459/70
  6. So, 27/6 + 72/35 = 459/70
    In mixed form: 639/70

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