Add 35/72 and 60/6
1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 10 0/6
35/72 + 60/6 is 755/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
60/6 = 60 × 12/6 × 12 = 720/72 - Add the two like fractions:
35/72 + 720/72 = 35 + 720/72 = 755/72 - So, 35/72 + 60/6 = 755/72
In mixed form: 1035/72
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