Add 35/72 and 63/70
35/72 + 63/70 is 499/360.
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,
63/70 = 63 × 36/70 × 36 = 2268/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2520 + 2268/2520 = 1225 + 2268/2520 = 3493/2520 - 3493/2520 simplified gives 499/360
- So, 35/72 + 63/70 = 499/360
In mixed form: 1139/360
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