Add 1/72 and 25/35
1/72 + 25/35 is 367/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
1/72 = 1 × 35/72 × 35 = 35/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
25/35 = 25 × 72/35 × 72 = 1800/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
35/2520 + 1800/2520 = 35 + 1800/2520 = 1835/2520 - 1835/2520 simplified gives 367/504
- So, 1/72 + 25/35 = 367/504
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