Add 72/32 and 6/35
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 6/35
72/32 + 6/35 is 339/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
72/32 = 72 × 35/32 × 35 = 2520/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
6/35 = 6 × 32/35 × 32 = 192/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1120 + 192/1120 = 2520 + 192/1120 = 2712/1120 - 2712/1120 simplified gives 339/140
- So, 72/32 + 6/35 = 339/140
In mixed form: 259/140
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