Add 35/49 and 5/72
35/49 + 5/72 is 395/504.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 49/72 × 49 = 245/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/3528 + 245/3528 = 2520 + 245/3528 = 2765/3528 - 2765/3528 simplified gives 395/504
- So, 35/49 + 5/72 = 395/504
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