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Add 35/72 and 1/5

35/72 + 1/5 is 247/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/360 + 72/360 = 175 + 72/360 = 247/360
  5. So, 35/72 + 1/5 = 247/360

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