Add 32/35 and 5/72
32/35 + 5/72 is 2479/2520.
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,
32/35 = 32 × 72/35 × 72 = 2304/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/2520 + 175/2520 = 2304 + 175/2520 = 2479/2520 - So, 32/35 + 5/72 = 2479/2520
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