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Add 35/20 and 30/72

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 30/72

35/20 + 30/72 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    35/20 = 35 × 18/20 × 18 = 630/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/360 + 150/360 = 630 + 150/360 = 780/360
  5. 780/360 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 35/20 + 30/72 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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