Add 35/72 and 14/30
35/72 + 14/30 is 343/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
14/30 = 14 × 12/30 × 12 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/360 + 168/360 = 175 + 168/360 = 343/360 - So, 35/72 + 14/30 = 343/360
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