Add 35/72 and 42/10
1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 4 2/10
35/72 + 42/10 is 1687/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
42/10 = 42 × 36/10 × 36 = 1512/360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/360 + 1512/360 = 175 + 1512/360 = 1687/360 - So, 35/72 + 42/10 = 1687/360
In mixed form: 4247/360
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