Add 35/72 and 6/35
35/72 + 6/35 is 1657/2520.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 72/35 × 72 = 432/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2520 + 432/2520 = 1225 + 432/2520 = 1657/2520 - So, 35/72 + 6/35 = 1657/2520
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