Add 72/15 and 2/35, Solve 4 12/15 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 72/15 and 2/35

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 2/35

72/15 + 2/35 is 34/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
72/15 = 72 × 7/15 × 7 = 504/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105
Add the two like fractions:
504/105 + 6/105 = 504 + 6/105 = 510/105
510/105 simplified gives 34/7
So, 72/15 + 2/35 = 34/7
In mixed form: 46/7

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