Add 35/60 and 25/72
35/60 + 25/72 is 67/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
35/60 = 35 × 6/60 × 6 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 125/360 = 210 + 125/360 = 335/360 - 335/360 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 35/60 + 25/72 = 67/72
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