Add 36/28 and 72/35
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 2 2/35
36/28 + 72/35 is 117/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 288/140 = 180 + 288/140 = 468/140 - 468/140 simplified gives 117/35
- So, 36/28 + 72/35 = 117/35
In mixed form: 312/35
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