Add 1/72 and 42/35
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 1 7/35
1/72 + 42/35 is 437/360.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 72/35 × 72 = 3024/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
35/2520 + 3024/2520 = 35 + 3024/2520 = 3059/2520 - 3059/2520 simplified gives 437/360
- So, 1/72 + 42/35 = 437/360
In mixed form: 177/360
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