Add 27/72 and 3/35
27/72 + 3/35 is 129/280.
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,
27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
3/35 = 3 × 72/35 × 72 = 216/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
945/2520 + 216/2520 = 945 + 216/2520 = 1161/2520 - 1161/2520 simplified gives 129/280
- So, 27/72 + 3/35 = 129/280
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