Add 2/72 and 48/35
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 13/35
2/72 + 48/35 is 1763/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
48/35 = 48 × 72/35 × 72 = 3456/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
70/2520 + 3456/2520 = 70 + 3456/2520 = 3526/2520 - 3526/2520 simplified gives 1763/1260
- So, 2/72 + 48/35 = 1763/1260
In mixed form: 1503/1260
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