Add 24/35 and 90/72
1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 1 18/72
24/35 + 90/72 is 271/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
24/35 = 24 × 72/35 × 72 = 1728/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
90/72 = 90 × 35/72 × 35 = 3150/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/2520 + 3150/2520 = 1728 + 3150/2520 = 4878/2520 - 4878/2520 simplified gives 271/140
- So, 24/35 + 90/72 = 271/140
In mixed form: 1131/140
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