Add 72/12 and 27/35
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 27/35
72/12 + 27/35 is 237/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
72/12 = 72 × 35/12 × 35 = 2520/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
27/35 = 27 × 12/35 × 12 = 324/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/420 + 324/420 = 2520 + 324/420 = 2844/420 - 2844/420 simplified gives 237/35
- So, 72/12 + 27/35 = 237/35
In mixed form: 627/35
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