Add 32/35 and 60/72
32/35 + 60/72 is 367/210.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 35/72 × 35 = 2100/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/2520 + 2100/2520 = 2304 + 2100/2520 = 4404/2520 - 4404/2520 simplified gives 367/210
- So, 32/35 + 60/72 = 367/210
In mixed form: 1157/210
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