Add 35/64 and 2/72
35/64 + 2/72 is 331/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
35/64 = 35 × 9/64 × 9 = 315/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
2/72 = 2 × 8/72 × 8 = 16/576 - Add the two like fractions:
315/576 + 16/576 = 315 + 16/576 = 331/576 - So, 35/64 + 2/72 = 331/576
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