Add 30/35 and 70/72
30/35 + 70/72 is 461/252.
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,
30/35 = 30 × 72/35 × 72 = 2160/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
70/72 = 70 × 35/72 × 35 = 2450/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2520 + 2450/2520 = 2160 + 2450/2520 = 4610/2520 - 4610/2520 simplified gives 461/252
- So, 30/35 + 70/72 = 461/252
In mixed form: 1209/252
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