Add 1/72 and 70/35, Solve 1/72 + 2 0/35 as a fraction

Add 1/72 and 70/35

1^st number: 1/72, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

1/72 + 70/35 is 145/72.

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,
70/35 = 70 × 72/35 × 72 = 5040/2520
Add the two like fractions:
35/2520 + 5040/2520 = 35 + 5040/2520 = 5075/2520
5075/2520 simplified gives 145/72
So, 1/72 + 70/35 = 145/72
In mixed form: 21/72

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