Add 6/72 and 12/35
6/72 + 12/35 is 179/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
6/72 = 6 × 35/72 × 35 = 210/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
12/35 = 12 × 72/35 × 72 = 864/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
210/2520 + 864/2520 = 210 + 864/2520 = 1074/2520 - 1074/2520 simplified gives 179/420
- So, 6/72 + 12/35 = 179/420
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