Add 72/35 and 8/6, Solve 2 2/35 + 1 2/6 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 8/6

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

72/35 + 8/6 is 356/105.

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,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
Add the two like fractions:
432/210 + 280/210 = 432 + 280/210 = 712/210
712/210 simplified gives 356/105
So, 72/35 + 8/6 = 356/105
In mixed form: 341/105

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