Add 72/35 and 6/28
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 6/28
72/35 + 6/28 is 159/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
288/140 + 30/140 = 288 + 30/140 = 318/140 - 318/140 simplified gives 159/70
- So, 72/35 + 6/28 = 159/70
In mixed form: 219/70
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