Add 35/72 and 80/10
1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 8 0/10
35/72 + 80/10 is 611/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 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,
80/10 = 80 × 36/10 × 36 = 2880/360 - Add the two fractions:
175/360 + 2880/360 = 175 + 2880/360 = 3055/360 - 3055/360 simplified gives 611/72
- So, 35/72 + 80/10 = 611/72
In mixed form: 835/72
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