Add 49/35 and 2/72
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 2/72
49/35 + 2/72 is 257/180.
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,
49/35 = 49 × 72/35 × 72 = 3528/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2520 + 70/2520 = 3528 + 70/2520 = 3598/2520 - 3598/2520 simplified gives 257/180
- So, 49/35 + 2/72 = 257/180
In mixed form: 177/180
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