Add 35/6 and 15/72
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 15/72
35/6 + 15/72 is 145/24.
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,
35/6 = 35 × 12/6 × 12 = 420/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
420/72 + 15/72 = 420 + 15/72 = 435/72 - 435/72 simplified gives 145/24
- So, 35/6 + 15/72 = 145/24
In mixed form: 61/24
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