Add 35/6 and 72/3
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 24 0/3
35/6 + 72/3 is 179/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
35/6 = 35 × 1/6 × 1 = 35/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
72/3 = 72 × 2/3 × 2 = 144/6 - Add the two like fractions:
35/6 + 144/6 = 35 + 144/6 = 179/6 - So, 35/6 + 72/3 = 179/6
In mixed form: 295/6
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