Add 12/35 and 75/72, Solve 12/35 + 1 3/72 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 75/72

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

12/35 + 75/72 is 1163/840.

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,
75/72 = 75 × 35/72 × 35 = 2625/2520
Add the two like fractions:
864/2520 + 2625/2520 = 864 + 2625/2520 = 3489/2520
3489/2520 simplified gives 1163/840
So, 12/35 + 75/72 = 1163/840
In mixed form: 1323/840

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