Add 72/35 and 6/9
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 6/9
72/35 + 6/9 is 286/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315 - Add the two like fractions:
648/315 + 210/315 = 648 + 210/315 = 858/315 - 858/315 simplified gives 286/105
- So, 72/35 + 6/9 = 286/105
In mixed form: 276/105
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