Add 35/6 and 18/72, Solve 5 5/6 + 18/72 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 18/72

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 18/72

35/6 + 18/72 is 73/12.

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,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72
Add the two like fractions:
420/72 + 18/72 = 420 + 18/72 = 438/72
438/72 simplified gives 73/12
So, 35/6 + 18/72 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12

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