Add 72/6 and 28/35
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 28/35
72/6 + 28/35 is 64/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
72/6 = 72 × 35/6 × 35 = 2520/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/210 + 168/210 = 2520 + 168/210 = 2688/210 - 2688/210 simplified gives 64/5
- So, 72/6 + 28/35 = 64/5
In mixed form: 124/5
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