Add 20/72 and 50/35
1st number: 20/72, 2nd number: 1 15/35
20/72 + 50/35 is 215/126.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 35/72 × 35 = 700/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
50/35 = 50 × 72/35 × 72 = 3600/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
700/2520 + 3600/2520 = 700 + 3600/2520 = 4300/2520 - 4300/2520 simplified gives 215/126
- So, 20/72 + 50/35 = 215/126
In mixed form: 189/126
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