Add 72/3 and 1/35
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 1/35
72/3 + 1/35 is 841/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
72/3 = 72 × 35/3 × 35 = 2520/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/105 + 3/105 = 2520 + 3/105 = 2523/105 - 2523/105 simplified gives 841/35
- So, 72/3 + 1/35 = 841/35
In mixed form: 241/35
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