Add 72/35 and 10/6, Solve 2 2/35 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 10/6

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

72/35 + 10/6 is 391/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210
Add the two like fractions:
432/210 + 350/210 = 432 + 350/210 = 782/210
782/210 simplified gives 391/105
So, 72/35 + 10/6 = 391/105
In mixed form: 376/105

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