Add 72/35 and 12/42
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 12/42
72/35 + 12/42 is 82/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
432/210 + 60/210 = 432 + 60/210 = 492/210 - 492/210 simplified gives 82/35
- So, 72/35 + 12/42 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35
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