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Add 42/7 and 35/72

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 35/72

42/7 + 35/72 is 467/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
    42/7 = 42 × 72/7 × 72 = 3024/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/504 + 245/504 = 3024 + 245/504 = 3269/504
  5. 3269/504 simplified gives 467/72
  6. So, 42/7 + 35/72 = 467/72
    In mixed form: 635/72

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