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Add 35/80 and 70/72

35/80 + 70/72 is 203/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 72 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    70/72 = 70 × 10/72 × 10 = 700/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/720 + 700/720 = 315 + 700/720 = 1015/720
  5. 1015/720 simplified gives 203/144
  6. So, 35/80 + 70/72 = 203/144
    In mixed form: 159/144

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