Add 35/10 and 56/72
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 56/72
35/10 + 56/72 is 77/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
35/10 = 35 × 36/10 × 36 = 1260/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/360 + 280/360 = 1260 + 280/360 = 1540/360 - 1540/360 simplified gives 77/18
- So, 35/10 + 56/72 = 77/18
In mixed form: 45/18
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