Add 35/20 and 4/72
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 4/72
35/20 + 4/72 is 65/36.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 20/360 = 630 + 20/360 = 650/360 - 650/360 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 35/20 + 4/72 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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