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Add 35/72 and 42/30

1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 1 12/30

35/72 + 42/30 is 679/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 30 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    42/30 = 42 × 12/30 × 12 = 504/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/360 + 504/360 = 175 + 504/360 = 679/360
  5. So, 35/72 + 42/30 = 679/360
    In mixed form: 1319/360

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