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Add 2/35 and 56/72

2/35 + 56/72 is 263/315.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 72/35 × 72 = 144/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    56/72 = 56 × 35/72 × 35 = 1960/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/2520 + 1960/2520 = 144 + 1960/2520 = 2104/2520
  5. 2104/2520 simplified gives 263/315
  6. So, 2/35 + 56/72 = 263/315

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