Add 35/30 and 1/72
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1/72
35/30 + 1/72 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
35/30 = 35 × 12/30 × 12 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Add the two like fractions:
420/360 + 5/360 = 420 + 5/360 = 425/360 - 425/360 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 35/30 + 1/72 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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