Add 72/35 and 24/6, Solve 2 2/35 + 4 0/6 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 24/6

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 4 0/6

72/35 + 24/6 is 212/35.

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,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
Add the two like fractions:
432/210 + 840/210 = 432 + 840/210 = 1272/210
1272/210 simplified gives 212/35
So, 72/35 + 24/6 = 212/35
In mixed form: 62/35

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