Add 35/72 and 24/35
35/72 + 24/35 is 2953/2520.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
35/72 = 35 × 35/72 × 35 = 1225/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
24/35 = 24 × 72/35 × 72 = 1728/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2520 + 1728/2520 = 1225 + 1728/2520 = 2953/2520 - So, 35/72 + 24/35 = 2953/2520
In mixed form: 1433/2520
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