Add 35/70 and 56/72
35/70 + 56/72 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
35/70 = 35 × 36/70 × 36 = 1260/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
56/72 = 56 × 35/72 × 35 = 1960/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/2520 + 1960/2520 = 1260 + 1960/2520 = 3220/2520 - 3220/2520 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 35/70 + 56/72 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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