Add 9/35 and 2/72
9/35 + 2/72 is 359/1260.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 72/35 × 72 = 648/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
648/2520 + 70/2520 = 648 + 70/2520 = 718/2520 - 718/2520 simplified gives 359/1260
- So, 9/35 + 2/72 = 359/1260
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