Add 35/36 and 48/72
35/36 + 48/72 is 59/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
70/72 + 48/72 = 70 + 48/72 = 118/72 - 118/72 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 35/36 + 48/72 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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