Add 35/20 and 25/72
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 25/72
35/20 + 25/72 is 151/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
35/20 = 35 × 18/20 × 18 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 125/360 = 630 + 125/360 = 755/360 - 755/360 simplified gives 151/72
- So, 35/20 + 25/72 = 151/72
In mixed form: 27/72
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