Add 15/35 and 2/72
15/35 + 2/72 is 115/252.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 72/35 × 72 = 1080/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/2520 + 70/2520 = 1080 + 70/2520 = 1150/2520 - 1150/2520 simplified gives 115/252
- So, 15/35 + 2/72 = 115/252
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