Add 35/3 and 15/72
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 15/72
35/3 + 15/72 is 95/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
35/3 = 35 × 24/3 × 24 = 840/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
840/72 + 15/72 = 840 + 15/72 = 855/72 - 855/72 simplified gives 95/8
- So, 35/3 + 15/72 = 95/8
In mixed form: 117/8
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