Add 35/6 and 3/72
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 3/72
35/6 + 3/72 is 47/8.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
420/72 + 3/72 = 420 + 3/72 = 423/72 - 423/72 simplified gives 47/8
- So, 35/6 + 3/72 = 47/8
In mixed form: 57/8
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