Add 35/24 and 6/72, Solve 1 11/24 + 6/72 as a fraction

Add 35/24 and 6/72

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 6/72

35/24 + 6/72 is 37/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72
Add the two like fractions:
105/72 + 6/72 = 105 + 6/72 = 111/72
111/72 simplified gives 37/24
So, 35/24 + 6/72 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24

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