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Add 1/70 and 4/72

1/70 + 4/72 is 22/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    1/70 = 1 × 36/70 × 36 = 36/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    4/72 = 4 × 35/72 × 35 = 140/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/2520 + 140/2520 = 36 + 140/2520 = 176/2520
  5. 176/2520 simplified gives 22/315
  6. So, 1/70 + 4/72 = 22/315

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