Add 72/6 and 90/35, Solve 12 0/6 + 2 20/35 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 90/35

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

72/6 + 90/35 is 102/7.

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,
90/35 = 90 × 6/35 × 6 = 540/210
Add the two like fractions:
2520/210 + 540/210 = 2520 + 540/210 = 3060/210
3060/210 simplified gives 102/7
So, 72/6 + 90/35 = 102/7
In mixed form: 144/7

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