Add 6/35 and 84/72, Solve 6/35 + 1 12/72 as a fraction

Add 6/35 and 84/72

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

6/35 + 84/72 is 281/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
6/35 = 6 × 72/35 × 72 = 432/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
84/72 = 84 × 35/72 × 35 = 2940/2520
Add the two like fractions:
432/2520 + 2940/2520 = 432 + 2940/2520 = 3372/2520
3372/2520 simplified gives 281/210
So, 6/35 + 84/72 = 281/210
In mixed form: 171/210

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