Add 5/35 and 3/72
5/35 + 3/72 is 31/168.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 72/35 × 72 = 360/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
3/72 = 3 × 35/72 × 35 = 105/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2520 + 105/2520 = 360 + 105/2520 = 465/2520 - 465/2520 simplified gives 31/168
- So, 5/35 + 3/72 = 31/168
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