Add 35/49 and 35/72
35/49 + 35/72 is 605/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
35/49 = 35 × 72/49 × 72 = 2520/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
35/72 = 35 × 49/72 × 49 = 1715/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/3528 + 1715/3528 = 2520 + 1715/3528 = 4235/3528 - 4235/3528 simplified gives 605/504
- So, 35/49 + 35/72 = 605/504
In mixed form: 1101/504
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