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Add 35/10 and 15/72

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 15/72

35/10 + 15/72 is 89/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    35/10 = 35 × 36/10 × 36 = 1260/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/360 + 75/360 = 1260 + 75/360 = 1335/360
  5. 1335/360 simplified gives 89/24
  6. So, 35/10 + 15/72 = 89/24
    In mixed form: 317/24

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