Add 4/35 and 15/72
4/35 + 15/72 is 271/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
4/35 = 4 × 72/35 × 72 = 288/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
15/72 = 15 × 35/72 × 35 = 525/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2520 + 525/2520 = 288 + 525/2520 = 813/2520 - 813/2520 simplified gives 271/840
- So, 4/35 + 15/72 = 271/840
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