Add 2/72 and 35/20
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 15/20
2/72 + 35/20 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
35/20 = 35 × 18/20 × 18 = 630/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 630/360 = 10 + 630/360 = 640/360 - 640/360 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 2/72 + 35/20 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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