Add 35/72 and 6/3
1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 2 0/3
35/72 + 6/3 is 179/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
6/3 = 6 × 24/3 × 24 = 144/72 - Add the two like fractions:
35/72 + 144/72 = 35 + 144/72 = 179/72 - So, 35/72 + 6/3 = 179/72
In mixed form: 235/72
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