Add 5/2 and 72/35
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2 2/35
5/2 + 72/35 is 319/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
72/35 = 72 × 2/35 × 2 = 144/70 - Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 144/70 = 175 + 144/70 = 319/70 - So, 5/2 + 72/35 = 319/70
In mixed form: 439/70
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