Add 1/35 and 75/72
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 3/72
1/35 + 75/72 is 899/840.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 72/35 × 72 = 72/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
75/72 = 75 × 35/72 × 35 = 2625/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
72/2520 + 2625/2520 = 72 + 2625/2520 = 2697/2520 - 2697/2520 simplified gives 899/840
- So, 1/35 + 75/72 = 899/840
In mixed form: 159/840
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