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Add 35/45 and 1/72

35/45 + 1/72 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/360 + 5/360 = 280 + 5/360 = 285/360
  5. 285/360 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 35/45 + 1/72 = 19/24

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