Add 72/12 and 4/35
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 4/35
72/12 + 4/35 is 214/35.
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,
4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/420 + 48/420 = 2520 + 48/420 = 2568/420 - 2568/420 simplified gives 214/35
- So, 72/12 + 4/35 = 214/35
In mixed form: 64/35
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