Add 10/35 and 98/72, Solve 10/35 + 1 26/72 as a fraction

Add 10/35 and 98/72

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

10/35 + 98/72 is 415/252.

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,
10/35 = 10 × 72/35 × 72 = 720/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
98/72 = 98 × 35/72 × 35 = 3430/2520
Add the two like fractions:
720/2520 + 3430/2520 = 720 + 3430/2520 = 4150/2520
4150/2520 simplified gives 415/252
So, 10/35 + 98/72 = 415/252
In mixed form: 1163/252

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