Add 72/35 and 12/6
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 2 0/6
72/35 + 12/6 is 142/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Add the two like fractions:
432/210 + 420/210 = 432 + 420/210 = 852/210 - 852/210 simplified gives 142/35
- So, 72/35 + 12/6 = 142/35
In mixed form: 42/35
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