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Add 35/72 and 80/70

1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 1 10/70

35/72 + 80/70 is 821/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    35/72 = 35 × 35/72 × 35 = 1225/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    80/70 = 80 × 36/70 × 36 = 2880/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/2520 + 2880/2520 = 1225 + 2880/2520 = 4105/2520
  5. 4105/2520 simplified gives 821/504
  6. So, 35/72 + 80/70 = 821/504
    In mixed form: 1317/504

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