Add 3/35 and 42/72
3/35 + 42/72 is 281/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
3/35 = 3 × 72/35 × 72 = 216/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
42/72 = 42 × 35/72 × 35 = 1470/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
216/2520 + 1470/2520 = 216 + 1470/2520 = 1686/2520 - 1686/2520 simplified gives 281/420
- So, 3/35 + 42/72 = 281/420
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