Add 2/35 and 72/90
2/35 + 72/90 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
72/90 = 72 × 7/90 × 7 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
36/630 + 504/630 = 36 + 504/630 = 540/630 - 540/630 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 2/35 + 72/90 = 6/7
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