Add 4/35 and 56/72
4/35 + 56/72 is 281/315.
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,
56/72 = 56 × 35/72 × 35 = 1960/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2520 + 1960/2520 = 288 + 1960/2520 = 2248/2520 - 2248/2520 simplified gives 281/315
- So, 4/35 + 56/72 = 281/315
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