Add 25/72 and 2/35
25/72 + 2/35 is 1019/2520.
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,
25/72 = 25 × 35/72 × 35 = 875/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
2/35 = 2 × 72/35 × 72 = 144/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
875/2520 + 144/2520 = 875 + 144/2520 = 1019/2520 - So, 25/72 + 2/35 = 1019/2520
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