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Add 15/35 and 50/72

15/35 + 50/72 is 283/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    15/35 = 15 × 72/35 × 72 = 1080/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    50/72 = 50 × 35/72 × 35 = 1750/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/2520 + 1750/2520 = 1080 + 1750/2520 = 2830/2520
  5. 2830/2520 simplified gives 283/252
  6. So, 15/35 + 50/72 = 283/252
    In mixed form: 131/252

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