Add 35/5 and 45/72
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 45/72
35/5 + 45/72 is 61/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
35/5 = 35 × 72/5 × 72 = 2520/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/360 + 225/360 = 2520 + 225/360 = 2745/360 - 2745/360 simplified gives 61/8
- So, 35/5 + 45/72 = 61/8
In mixed form: 75/8
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