Add 35/64 and 30/72
35/64 + 30/72 is 185/192.
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,
30/72 = 30 × 8/72 × 8 = 240/576 - Add the two like fractions:
315/576 + 240/576 = 315 + 240/576 = 555/576 - 555/576 simplified gives 185/192
- So, 35/64 + 30/72 = 185/192
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