Add 72/6 and 30/35
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 30/35
72/6 + 30/35 is 90/7.
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,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/210 + 180/210 = 2520 + 180/210 = 2700/210 - 2700/210 simplified gives 90/7
- So, 72/6 + 30/35 = 90/7
In mixed form: 126/7
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