Add 35/72 and 5/70
35/72 + 5/70 is 281/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 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 70 × 36 = 2520,
5/70 = 5 × 36/70 × 36 = 180/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2520 + 180/2520 = 1225 + 180/2520 = 1405/2520 - 1405/2520 simplified gives 281/504
- So, 35/72 + 5/70 = 281/504
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