Add 35/3 and 5/72
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 5/72
353 + 572 is 84572.
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,
353 = 35 × 243 × 24 = 84072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
572 = 5 × 172 × 1 = 572 - Add the two like fractions:
84072 + 572 = 840 + 572 = 84572 - So, 35/3 + 5/72 = 845/72
In mixed form: 115372
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