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Add 35/21 and 30/72

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 30/72

35/21 + 30/72 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
    35/21 = 35 × 24/21 × 24 = 840/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/504 + 210/504 = 840 + 210/504 = 1050/504
  5. 1050/504 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 35/21 + 30/72 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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