Add 12/35 and 56/72
12/35 + 56/72 is 353/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/35 = 12 × 72/35 × 72 = 864/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
56/72 = 56 × 35/72 × 35 = 1960/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2520 + 1960/2520 = 864 + 1960/2520 = 2824/2520 - 2824/2520 simplified gives 353/315
- So, 12/35 + 56/72 = 353/315
In mixed form: 138/315
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