Add 81/72 and 6/35, Solve 1 9/72 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 81/72 and 6/35

1^st number: 1 9/72, 2^nd number: 6/35

81/72 + 6/35 is 363/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
81/72 = 81 × 35/72 × 35 = 2835/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
6/35 = 6 × 72/35 × 72 = 432/2520
Add the two like fractions:
2835/2520 + 432/2520 = 2835 + 432/2520 = 3267/2520
3267/2520 simplified gives 363/280
So, 81/72 + 6/35 = 363/280
In mixed form: 183/280

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